COURAGE: BECOMING FEARLESS
Courage is the ability to do something that frightens one, or strength in the face of pain or grief. Frighten is to make (someone) afraid. Afraid is to feel fear or anxiety. Fear is an emotion caused by a belief that something or someone is dangerous. I am certain that these four words, courage, frighten, […]
COURAGE: MOVING ON WITHOUT CLOSURE
In this time of uncertainty, I hear a lot of people talking about “needing closure.” “Finding Closure” implies an acceptance of what has happened, honoring a transition away from finished to something new. I have even commented on a lack of closure with many facets of life. So let’s talk through a couple of them […]
COURAGE: STANDING UP FOR WHAT IS RIGHT
The number of passive bystanders to injustice far outweighs the number of active bystanders when it comes to standing up for what is right. The mindset, “I don’t want to get involved, seems to prevail.” But that mindset can be dangerous, to others, and ourselves. Because over time some situations can turn explosive when we […]
COURAGE: FEELING FEAR, YET MOVING FORWARD
Fear is an unpleasant emotion, but that does not necessarily mean it’s a bad emotion. Fear isn’t always a danger sign; it can show up when we grow, dream, or do unique things. But, if we react to fear by retreating, we can miss amazing opportunities. We can choose to act even when we feel […]
COURAGE: FOLLOWING YOUR HEART
“Follow your heart” is a simple phrase with a lot of significance. The phrase is simple, but the action required to live it takes courage. It is scary to step out of your comfort zone, risking what you have for a new version of our life. But what will the rest of your life […]