“Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.”
–Brian Tracy, Chairman and CEO of Brian Tracy International, a company specializing in the training and development of individuals and organizations.
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Writers, we know what Tracy says is true. But sometimes the fear of feeling awkward–or of having someone read what we’ve written–keeps us firmly in our comfort zone of “me and my writing friends.”
But God did not save you for a life of comfort, but rather for a life of risk. What are you willing to risk to allow God to use you?
Speaking of something new: Come back on Tuesday for the debut of a new feature here at Writing On The Fine Line. We’ve talked a lot about what editors (primarily me) think about editing, but on Tuesday my friend, and author, Ronie Kendig, shares her experience with editing and editors.
It’s very interesting–and there will be a great giveaway you won’t want to miss!
Michael Ehret, for Writing on the Fine Line
Michael Ehret loves to play with words and as editor of the ACFW Journal, he is enjoying his playground. 
He also plays with words as a freelance editor here at WritingOnTheFineLine.com, where he often takes a writer Into The Edit, pulling back the veil on the editing process. He has edited several nonfiction books, played with words as a corporate communicator, and reported for The Indianapolis Star.
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When I first read Tracy’s quote, particularly the word “awkward,” the thing that leaped to mind was “yoga poses.” Gaah!
Taking risks for the sake of being used by God… now, that’s something I can get into. Possibly without even falling on my face.
Can honestly say I’ve never tried yoga — but that would be awkward and uncomfortable. But, with God, it’s OK to fall on your face. So, take the risk!
As long as the face-falling is figurative rather than literal, I’m in!