Does lack of courage ever frustrate you? Being timid can be so draining. I am personally tired from it.
The energy we use to create self-limiting thoughts directly impacts how much precious time and energy we have left for authentic living.
I believe that each of us has our own pocket of courage that we can turn to for proof that it’s in us. Whether it’s our natural ability to parent, make hard choices, run a marathon, manage our career, work on our weaknesses, nurture our relationships, try something new, or be honest, there is something that we naturally do, where our courage isn’t questioned. What is your place of natural bravery?
I don’t have a clear formula for daily courageous living, but I do know what’s required to dabble in it. Courage requires vulnerability, comfort with discomfort, and inspiration.
I was blessed to meet author, Marianne Williamson last week and hear her speak. Her most widely known quote leaves me raw and inspired every time I read it. May this passage help you find the courage that is ready and waiting for you.
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."
(A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of "A Course in Miracles", Harper Collins, 1992. From Chapter 7, Section 3)
May you find your light,
Amy
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