Comfort Zone, Author Unknown

Comfort Zone, Author Unknown

I used to have a Comfort Zone,
Where I knew I couldn’t fail;
The same four walls of busy work
Were really more like jail.

I longed so much to do the things
I’d never done before,
But I stayed inside my Comfort Zone
And paced the same old floor.

I said it didn’t matter,
That I wasn’t doing much;
I said I didn’t care for things
Like dreams, goals and such.

I claimed to be so busy
With the things inside my zone,
But deep inside I longed for
Something special of my own.

I couldn’t let my life go by,
Just watching others win.

I held my breath and stepped outside
And let the change begin.

I took a step and with new strength
I’d never felt before,
I kissed my Comfort Zone ‘good-bye’
And closed and locked the door.

If you are in a Comfort Zone,
Afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were 
At one time filled with doubt.

A step of faith and the Word of God,
Can make your dreams come true.
Greet your future with a smile,
Success is there for you!

I do not choose to be a common man by Thomas Paine

I do not choose to be a common man by Thomas Paine

I do not choose to be a common man,
It is my right to be uncommon … if I can,

I seek opportunity … not security.
I do not wish to be a kept citizen.
Humbled and dulled by having the
State look after me.

I want to take the calculated risk;
To dream and to build.
To fail and to succeed.
I refuse to barter incentive for a dole;

I prefer the challenges of life
To the guaranteed existence;
The thrill of fulfillment
To the stale calm of Utopia.

I will not trade freedom for beneficence
Nor my dignity for a handout
I will never cower before any master
Nor bend to any threat.

It is my heritage to stand erect.
Proud and unafraid;
To think and act for myself,
To enjoy the benefit of my creations

And to face the world boldly and say:
This, with God’s help, I have done