Like all of us get from time to time, I've been feeling a bit blah lately— feeling stuck in my routine; wanting to do more but not sure what.
On a whim this past weekend, I bought a "dress for less" at Ross. But not just any dress— a red dress. For me, this was a big risk; I never wear red. But at the bargain price of just $19.99, I couldn't resist— even if that bargain just happened to be a red dress.
So I stepped out of my comfort zone today— I am wearing my red dress. And what's happened? Well the sky didn't fall. And I didn't suddenly figure out what I'm supposed to do with my life. If that happened then I would wear red much more often. However, what has happened is the fact that I am overwhelmed by the number of compliments I'm receiving. One woman told me I look powerful; another said I should wear red more; and are you ready for this one? Someone just told me that red is my color!
The ironic thing is, the color red- something I've stayed far away from all my life- actually put a smile on my face today and put a spring in my step.
Because I dared to step out of my comfort zone and brave the color red- a color I thought I couldn't wear- I am overwhelmed by the positive reactions I've received— not only from those around me but also from myself. Because I thought I couldn't pull off the color red, I have never tried wearing it. And now that I did it, I wonder why I waited so long.
This makes me wonder what other "small risks" I can take. What are other things in my life that I always thought I couldn't do so I never tried? Maybe it's time to take another "small risk" with something else that has been holding me back from being all that I can be.
What "small risk" can you take?
And by the way, if you are looking for a red dress, you should head to Ross. Bargains galore!
