Being comfortable feels nice but it doesn’t make your stronger. It’s great to have a comfortable couch, soft clothes and a warm blanket. But if those things make up 90% of your day then you are getting as soft as that couch. As much as we may like to run from challenges it the hard things in life that drive our growth. Think back to that tough college professor or that demanding coach that wanted more out of you. That is when you reached deep and found out what you were capable of.

I see friends and neighbors striving to capture the “easy” life. A life where no real hard work is needed and everything is given to them in payment of past accomplishments. Sounds boring to me. Said another way, I worked hard once upon a time and that growth and development has led me to a point where I am ready to start dying. I’m ready to get soft and lose my edge. I want to slow down so that I don't rush past the funeral home on my wa