“Aslan is a lion―the Lion, the great Lion.”

“Ooh” said Susan. “I’d thought he was a man. Is he―quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion”…

“Safe?” said Mr. Beaver …”Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.”

― C.S. Lewis, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Many of us trick ourselves into thinking it’s safety we want. Safety is status quo. Safety is comfort. Safety is security. We’re all told we want these things, and that we’re “successful” if we achieve them.

But undertake some self-reflection. What is it you really want? How far are you from it? What will it take to get there? If you’re like most people, the answers to those latter two questions are likely “far” and “a lot.”

Well, you won’t get to that distant horizon by playing it safe in secure comfort. Instead, subject yourself to some purposeful discomfort and watch as you grow!

Note to readers: Each week, I share a fantasy quote and indulge my inner philosopher with a brief essay based on said quote. Share your favorite quote with me and I might feature it in a future newsletter! Email: dtkane@dtkane.com.