{"id":11397,"date":"2025-08-21T14:31:44","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:31:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/?p=11397"},"modified":"2025-08-21T14:32:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T19:32:17","slug":"becoming-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/becoming-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable\/","title":{"rendered":"Becoming Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Uncomfortability: our tolerance level to change impacts the pace and magnitude of transformation.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: 123: Discomfort Fosters Growth | How To Embrace \u201cUncomfortability\u201d\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/4yNzuFHc4OoCTNxyhdwBsZ?si=j99EjPS3R7mH8613OzZs2w&#038;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Embrace_Discomfort\"><\/span>Embrace Discomfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6986cc2e0f305\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6986cc2e0f305\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/becoming-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable\/#Embrace_Discomfort\" >Embrace Discomfort<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/becoming-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable\/#Take_Small_Actions_At_First\" >Take Small Actions At First<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/becoming-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable\/#Reflect_On_The_Impact\" >Reflect On The Impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/becoming-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable\/#Build_and_Repeat\" >Build and Repeat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/becoming-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable\/#The_Paralysis_of_Inaction\" >The Paralysis of Inaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/becoming-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable\/#The_Risk_of_Burnout\" >The Risk of Burnout<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/becoming-comfortable-with-being-uncomfortable\/#What_does_this_all_mean_for_manifesting\" >What does this all mean for manifesting?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>There have been countless times in my life where I found myself feeling <em>uncomfortable<\/em> (to say the least) and needing to press on regardless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m sure you can relate. There are times where you really wanted something, or maybe you <em>didn\u2019t<\/em> want something. And that desire fueled your action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Most things that are uncomfortable, or downright painful, lead to soul expansion opportunities. The catch is this: most expansion happens in hindsight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>But not all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Welcome to Spiritually Inspired \u2728 your place in the Universe where spirit and science come together for manifesting on purpose.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sararaeh.substack.com\/subscribe\" class=\"custom-button\">Click Here!<\/a>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .custom-button {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    background-color: #c9e4e2;\r\n    color: white !important;\r\n    font-weight: bold;\r\n    padding: 12px 24px;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    border-radius: 8px;\r\n    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .custom-button:hover {\r\n    background-color: #ff7c81;\r\n    color: white !important; \/* Force white text *\/\r\n    text-decoration: none;   \/* Ensure no underline appears *\/\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>In that initial moment of discomfort, you have the power to push through it. You might not realize it yet, but you do. The only thing stopping you is not your ability, it\u2019s your desire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Desire is what motivates all action. Belief and hope are what build momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>So when you\u2019re caught in a moment of uncomfortable uncertainty, remember the <em>reason you\u2019re there.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>That reason will help you <em>want<\/em> to push the boundaries of what\u2019s possible. It will make those obstacles feel much easier to overcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>And let me tell you, the best way to get started is to take a relatively small step that is in the direction you want to go, but not necessarily going all in right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Most things we do are intimidating. Honestly! Think about it. What are all the things you do in a year? In the last five years? In the last decade? There have been plenty of things you\u2019ve done that were intimidating but you did them anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>And now I\u2019m about to give you a simple framework to use so you can tackle those intimidating things more mindfully. It\u2019s really simple, and it\u2019s applicable to anything you want to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Becoming-Comfortable-with-Being-Uncomfortable.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11398\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Becoming-Comfortable-with-Being-Uncomfortable.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Becoming-Comfortable-with-Being-Uncomfortable-500x750.png 500w, https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Becoming-Comfortable-with-Being-Uncomfortable-800x1200.png 800w, https:\/\/www.spirituallyinspired.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Becoming-Comfortable-with-Being-Uncomfortable-600x900.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_Small_Actions_At_First\"><\/span>Take Small Actions At First<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>I personally have had lots of successes in my life (big and small) that have resulted in testing the waters first before diving in. I love to dabble with things. It helps me pinpoint what\u2019s actually going to work. I\u2019m sure you\u2019ve dabbled with plenty of things too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems this tactic works well for a lot of people. Gently leaning into the new things that are slightly uncomfortable to get a feel for it before going all the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s no need to take a bigger step than necessary to see if this level of discomfort would be worth the potential end result for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t risk more than you\u2019re willing to lose. Don\u2019t get too uncomfortable too quickly or you may risk burnout. Take a small action that won\u2019t result in anything you\u2019re not willing to lose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reflect_On_The_Impact\"><\/span>Reflect On The Impact<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Once that action is taken, observe the changes that it resulted in. If no changes happened, you didn\u2019t lean far enough into the discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Because you only took a small action, the impact may be small. Measure it against your personal definition of success or worthiness. What worked? What didn\u2019t? This moves you directly to the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Build_and_Repeat\"><\/span>Build and Repeat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>At that point, build off what you\u2019ve learned. Maybe you learned you didn\u2019t lean far enough into the discomfort. Maybe you learned you weren\u2019t as interested in something as you thought you were. Or it\u2019s more refined than you once imagined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s when you go back and take action again. Continue to build upon your newfound knowledge and your aversion to risk and discomfort will lessen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com\/docsz\/AD_4nXeLX3qLY0M-k15zIrN4Zl4LW_tNUD-wWJvQBL2TfNOCE7BRCzylogih57sNgkkXW2XZ1_ur9Zd-ZvygMeudWNrAR3Qzd8F_Dd_xm5tUX2QzlCsA8C__hcGReYC-AN5dttH-R11a?key=naUfZbSVqiCS3f2QCVmZtpgp\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reiki Meditation For Anxiety Relief: Anxiety doesn&#8217;t have to be your uncomfortable, constant companion. Stop the spiral with gentle reiki healing for ten mindful minutes.<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/sararaeh.substack.com\/p\/reiki-meditation-for-anxiety-relief\"><em> <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Click here!<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Paralysis_of_Inaction\"><\/span>The Paralysis of Inaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing this framework is great. And I\u2019m sure many of you listening will apply it and think about it later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m also sure there are many of you who are stuck in the paralysis of inaction. I know this because many of my clients and Facebook group members personally tell me that they aren\u2019t taking action and don\u2019t understand why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>They hear all the advice. They take the coaching and readings to heart. They loved the books. They feel inspired, too. And yet\u2026nothing changes. Why?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>If this is you, please do listen closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>I need you to know that it is OKAY. It is absolutely totally and completely okay to find yourself stuck in inaction. It\u2019s normal. In fact, it\u2019s a sign. A sign that you intuitively understand major transformation is on the horizon and your subconscious response is to not get anywhere near it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Change is scary for most people. This is why spiritual coaching is so powerful. Getting to the root of the fear of change will help dissolve the habit of inaction. Once you make that very first move, your confidence will soar. And it will get so much easier to keep going! Remember, belief and hope build momentum. Action is the kick that gets the ball rolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Spiritually Inspired is member-supported! <\/em><\/strong><strong>\ud83d\udc96Subscribe for free &#8211; never miss a post \ud83e\udd70 Upgrade to paid &#8211; get bonus reiki meditations \ud83d\ude4f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/sararaeh.substack.com\/subscribe\" class=\"custom-button\">Click Here!<\/a>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n  .custom-button {\r\n    display: inline-block;\r\n    background-color: #c9e4e2;\r\n    color: white !important;\r\n    font-weight: bold;\r\n    padding: 12px 24px;\r\n    text-decoration: none;\r\n    border-radius: 8px;\r\n    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .custom-button:hover {\r\n    background-color: #ff7c81;\r\n    color: white !important; \/* Force white text *\/\r\n    text-decoration: none;   \/* Ensure no underline appears *\/\r\n  }\r\n<\/style>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Risk_of_Burnout\"><\/span>The Risk of Burnout<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re on the opposite end of the spectrum, the core message is still the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>IT\u2019S OKAY!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s absolutely totally and completely okay to feel the incessant need to take action and \u201cbe productive.\u201d If that\u2019s you, and you still haven\u2019t manifested your dream life, you may be in the midst of burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Burnout is what happens when there\u2019s a complete lack of harmony between rest and action. Specifically, when there\u2019s too much action for the amount of rest needed for said action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>So the risk of burnout is real. It\u2019s the result of leaning <em>too far<\/em> into the discomfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>To truly improve and achieve sustainable growth throughout the entire period of discomfort, it\u2019s best to maintain a steady pace. The focus is meant to be on the journey and the feelings it evokes, rather than how long it takes. Trying to force a certain outcome won\u2019t make it come sooner, if at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_this_all_mean_for_manifesting\"><\/span>What does this all mean for manifesting?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaning gently into discomfort is how we move between the four manifesting phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>The uncomfortable feelings are highlighting exactly what we need to look at.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>This is what I call your manifesting ceiling. It\u2019s uncomfortable being in a box, so the Universe shows you where to push in order to break out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<br>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever resonated with you in this post, pick it up and examine it closely. That is your key to busting through your manifesting ceiling. Tap into that while you\u2019re moving through that <em>awkward,<\/em> uncomfortable phase. 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