Courage is deciding NOT to put your current desires above your desires for the future. Courage is deciding there's something more important.
Courage is the foundation of integrity. Living each day takes a lot of courage, hell sometimes getting out of bed takes courage. Courage is encouraged by fear. When you are hurting, confused, sad, or lonely, it is often so easy to "sit" in the feeling. Numb to everything else, figuring I dug this hole and now I must wallow in it. But if you look behind you, you will find you have dug many holes and you no longer sit in them. Somehow, you found the courage to climb out. Some not as big as others, and you know you will continue to dig more. BUT, the great thing is in an instance you can choose to muster the courage and climb up, out and move forward. It's that easy and that quick. Change your mind, change your attitude and change your location. And with each step, a sense of satisfaction and joy begins to swell in your chest. The next step isn't as scary and pretty soon you realize the fear is gone.
Courage, though usually used due to fear can be the most empowering word. People are impressed, even moved by courage. So find that courage to live true to yourself.
Courage-
The ability to move forward
When the first step is so scary.
The ability to open your eyes
When closing them shuts out life.
The ability to stand up for what is right
When others say it is wrong.
The ability to speak your truth
When words need to be spoken.
The ability to love. The ability to be you.
Michelle Tapia 1998
Courage is the foundation of integrity. Living each day takes a lot of courage, hell sometimes getting out of bed takes courage. Courage is encouraged by fear. When you are hurting, confused, sad, or lonely, it is often so easy to "sit" in the feeling. Numb to everything else, figuring I dug this hole and now I must wallow in it. But if you look behind you, you will find you have dug many holes and you no longer sit in them. Somehow, you found the courage to climb out. Some not as big as others, and you know you will continue to dig more. BUT, the great thing is in an instance you can choose to muster the courage and climb up, out and move forward. It's that easy and that quick. Change your mind, change your attitude and change your location. And with each step, a sense of satisfaction and joy begins to swell in your chest. The next step isn't as scary and pretty soon you realize the fear is gone.
Courage, though usually used due to fear can be the most empowering word. People are impressed, even moved by courage. So find that courage to live true to yourself.
Courage-
The ability to move forward
When the first step is so scary.
The ability to open your eyes
When closing them shuts out life.
The ability to stand up for what is right
When others say it is wrong.
The ability to speak your truth
When words need to be spoken.
The ability to love. The ability to be you.
Michelle Tapia 1998
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