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Out of My Comfort Zone

Writer's picture: Alberta WrayAlberta Wray

How many of us intentionally go out of your comfort zone? This past week put me to the test. What started out as leading some training to a small group of cross-cultural workers ended up as a possibility that 500 would attend my talks. Yikes!! Speaking is public puts me definitely out of comfort zone. Added to that was an invitation to participate in a podcast with me and the president of that same organization. Thrown into the week was a crisis debriefing. What was the result of this past week... a LOT of fun!! I met some amazing people - some serve internationally and some based at their home office. Passionate, deep, hungry for info, engaged and talented - those are just a few of the words I use to describe the people I met last week. MAPS Global - it was so fun to work with you and meet many of your overseas staff.


I believe that doing things out of your comfort zone build faith, passion, and doing your due diligence depending on what it is. Nerves typically dominate my life when I know I'm heading into something that takes me out of my comfort zone. But I had already said 'yes' and wanted to ensure that I would give my best to whatever was asked of me. I had a group of amazing friends who were praying for me for more than a month before I stepped in as one of the speakers for MAPS Global's AG2023 (All team Gathering). I think what calmed my nerves and made it fun was the staff that attended my workshops. They were engaged; willing to volunteer when I needed it; had great questions, and showed genuine appreciation for what they were learning.


As much a I would love to do things where I am most comfortable, I'm praying that I will say yes to things to bring clarity and help to those serving cross-culturally. It's why I do what I do, so what do I say to things yet to come my way? Bring it on! And I encourage each of you reading this to be open to the idea of stepping out of your comfort zone - you may just discover that it can be FUN!

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