How do we find blessings outside of our comfort zones? The key is in the movement. Just as St. Paul uses running in a race as a metaphor for endurance in the spiritual life, I have discovered that running benefits my mind, body and spirit. Here are seven ways that I have discovered blessings outside of my comfort zone.

How can we embrace our weaknesses in order to humbly accept who we are and hold the world in wonder? Against the travails of hiking, St. Paul offers some insight to help us overcome our perfectionism and rely on God’s grace.