(A Dozenology – A 12-Part Saga) Part 3: The Refusal of the Call – The Many Creative Ways We Talk Ourselves Out of Change
So, you’ve received The Call to Adventure . An opportunity, an idea, or a shift has shown up in your life, whispering (or shouting), “Hey, maybe it’s time for something new!” And how do most of us respond? “Wow, what an exciting opportunity! I should definitely consider this! …Later.” Welcome to The Refusal of the Call —the part where we come up with brilliant, highly logical (r ead: completely made-up ) reasons why we absolutely cannot step into something new right now. This stage is not about laziness or lack of ambition—it’s about being human . Change is uncertain, and uncertainty triggers doubt, fear, and an overwhelming desire to stay in our comfort zone . The Art of Avoiding Change (A Masterclass in Excuses) We all have our personal favorites when it comes to dodging change. Some classics include: “Now’s not the right time.” ( Translation: It will never feel like the right time. ) “I don’t know enough yet.” ( Translation: I will never know enough until I start. ) “I’m too bus...