If you are growing at all, you are never in your comfort zone.

There is a measure of drama in every transformation.

Most of us outgrow the religion of our childhood just like we outgrow children’s clothing. Both experiences are traumatic. Both experiences are necessary.

The acorn does not know that it will become a sapling. The sapling does not remember when it was an acorn, and only dimly senses that it will become a mighty oak. The oak recalls fondly when it was a sapling, loves being a mighty oak, and joyfully creates new acorns.

Growth requires that you gain mastery over the tyranny of your own memory.