Growth = Tension

Growth is beautiful, inspiring, and occasionally incrediblyannoying because it almost always comes with tension. In this episode, Michelle explores why that uncomfortable feeling may not be a sign that something is wrong, but a signal that something is ready to change. Whether you are facing adifficult decision, navigating loss, rebuilding after a major life change, or simply trying to figure out your next step, tension can carry wisdom if you are willing to listen. Sometimes it is telling you to rest. Sometimes it is telling you to accept what is. And sometimes it is practically standing behind you witha megaphone yelling, “Hey, it’s time to move!” The goal is not to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling, but to learn the difference between tension that is overwhelming you and tension that is inviting you forward. Questions or comments? I’d love to hear from you! [email protected] Enjoying the podcast? Help us reach more people by liking,commenting, following, subscribing, or sharing an episode with someone who might enjoy these conversations too. Reflection Questions Where are you currently experiencing tension in your life,and what might that tension be trying to tell you? Is there a situation you have been resisting or arguing withrather than facing and accepting as it is? How can you tell the difference between healthy tension thatis encouraging growth and overwhelming tension that is asking you to slow down or rest? What decision or next step might become clearer if youstopped trying to eliminate the discomfort and instead became curious about the wisdom within it? Where might getting more comfortable with beinguncomfortable help you move toward the person, relationship, work, or life you want to create?