​Many of us have seen this phrase on posters, banners, classrooms, official buildings, etc.  I recently saw it for the 50th time, but this time it was different--I actually stopped to think what something like this might mean.  We constantly see all these different quotes in social media and other spaces.  Do we actually live by them?  Or is it a pseudo-intellectual cover to be part of a pseudo humanistic society that in reality doesn't do much to improve societal conditions?  As I've mentioned in my previous conversations in my blog, 2016 has been crucial globally, nationally, and inevitably on a personal level.  Coming across a quote such as "Life Starts At The End Of Your Comfort Zone," made me think of what it actually means to live and what zone I am currently in.  Am I too comfortable?  The thought that I could move around 'zones,' and that depending on my zone, I am either very comfortable or not, makes me wonder.  I saw this quote in a classroom and I couldn't help but thinking of my first trip solo outside of the country fresh out of college, and its direct connotation to my experiences being taken out of my comfort zone.  The definition of comfort zones varies per person, in my case, experiences that extract me from expected events my daily routine consists of, are all outside of my comfort zone.  But, what does that have to do with life?  Here's my interpretation of the quote:  When I decided to endeavor in a solo trip abroad for the first time I felt anxious and scared but also very excited and satisfied for making this decision SOLO.  I can't describe enough the turmoil of emotions with words or actions, these emotions were too intense.  This was me outside of my comfort zone, not knowing what to expect, how to act, what to say, how to say it or what to wear in an unknown space.  I think that's what the quote was alluding to, a change in perspective, the realization of multiple truths and realities, delving into other people's ways of life, comprehending and understanding others, among others.  Leaving our comfort zone is extremely important because, as the quote suggests, it is the start of a fruitful, examined, and balanced life (I hope).  However, it may be overwhelming we may be on earth walking dead and that the lack of an eventful life is because we may be too comfortable with our routines, not our lives.  I also have a very optimistic opinion on those that think have not left their comfort zones.  I am very confident to say that many, if not most of us, do have very fruitful lives AND have taken huge risks to be happy and reach a virtuous life.  As Nietzsche suggests, we need to overcome men--that is, ourselves, and a virtuous kind will arise.  This includes identifying your past and present actions and decisions as brave and courageous--and embrace the outcomes as lessons and/or huge accomplishments.  Life is a profound and complex word that has been left void in many people's lives, bring it back to life--literary.  We need to start changing perspectives and seeing everyday events, our actions and decisions as brave ones, because they are!