In this episode, Megan talks about a realization she had after a slower January season — how comfort can feel good in the moment, but often delays clarity, growth, and confidence.
We often think peace should come before action. But most of the time… peace actually shows up after the decision.
The January Feeling
Winter made it easy to stay comfortable:
Some of that rest was needed — but it also revealed something important:
Comfort didn’t create peace. It just delayed movement.
Comfort vs Peace
Comfort is:
Examples:
Comfort removes pressure today But often creates anxiety tomorrow
What Staying Comfortable Costs You
Not dramatic losses — slow ones.
You slowly lose:
You don’t crash… You just gradually stop moving.
Discomfort Is Often The Start of Peace
Discomfort looks like:
At first it brings:
But action gives something comfort never does:
Information.
Once you move:
The Big Shift
We wait to feel peaceful before acting.
But usually:
Peace follows alignment and action — not avoidance.
Comfort feels calm because:
But that’s not peace. That’s postponement.
A Better Question to Ask
Instead of:
“Does this feel comfortable?”
Ask:
“Will this bring me peace later?”
This changes:
Because often we don’t want peace… We want relief.
And the fastest path to relief is usually the thing we’re avoiding.
Closing Thought
Comfort keeps today easy. Peace makes tomorrow lighter.
So ask yourself:
Are you staying comfortable to avoid something hard — when that hard thing is exactly what will give you peace later?
