Courage

People often think that courage means having physical strength to take on monumental tasks... like a mighty warrior in battle, or the courage that the cowardly lion requests in the Wizard of Oz movie. Much more true in life, however, is not the kind of courage that comes in the form of ripped abs and muscle shirts, but in emotional strength and mental resilience.
Courage means that it's okay to have apprehensions about life, but that despite these fears that we don't allow these anxieties to debilitate us from carrying out activities of life. Most often when I see people wanting to improve themselves, they are looking to strengthen their assertiveness, self-esteem, or self-talk. Their hope and desire for courage is the inner strength in not giving up on themselves and their ability to grow and change... continuing to believe.

Do you need courage about something today? Are you hoping for that quiet voice that will say to you, "try again tomorrow"? If so, I hope you hear it. Even if it is a whisper. If it's a loud scream, you might want to consider taking action tomorrow! Read my post from Monday if so :) Sometimes making a list of pros and cons to taking action is helpful in getting the ball rolling, as is talking to a supportive person. Remember that making changes takes time, and that it is important to be patient with yourself. Oftentimes challenges did not develop overnight, and so they will not go away overnight either. Courage means facing issues head on with persistence. You can do it!