Courage

Mornin'

Nice sunrise, huh? I thought I might add a little to all of you who wake to dreary, cloudy days. Never let this deter you from enjoying your day and the people you meet during this day.

I wanted to reveal some of my thoughts about courage with you in hopes of sparking comments about the subject. Webster defines courage as the ability to do something you know is difficult or dangerous. I believe any of us can conquer challenges outside ourselves easier than we can those that dwell within the confines of our minds and souls. I share this thought with you after experiencing this first hand and discussing the issue with many other human beings. I would much rather sail the open ocean (fear of capsizing and drowning or getting eaten by sharks) than reveal intimate details about my personality or belief system to anyone. I show more courage, I think, when I share myself with another human being. I also find it easier to play an intense game of Rugby (back in the day) than discuss my weaknesses with another man.

I believe that conquering our physical world is more easily handled than conquering issues that are spiritual, emotional, and psychological in nature simply because they typically do not involve a focused look at our core beliefs and values. We simply do not have to expose ourselves fully in the physical world as we do in the more important spiritual, emotional, and psychological realms. Sure, it takes a special individual to rise above their fears in hopes of conquering certain challenges that they encounter during daily life. What helps with these challenges is having more courage regarding the spiritual, emotional, and psychological. I believe all four need to be working like a well-oiled machine in order to provide us with the proper tools we need for success in anything we do.

There are many things that may frighten us each day. The only way through the fears we face is going through them. The smartest way to go through them is to be smart about how we approach them. Facing fears educated and prepared to move through them is one thing. It is quite another to have the bull in the china shop approach to these sometimes life-changing challenges. Sometimes the answer is to walk in the opposite direction of a situation that makes us fearful. This can be life-changing since sometimes our fears force us to make decisions that preserve our lives. For example, I would not befriend someone who engages in ingesting mind-altering chemicals for fear of getting involved myself. This is smart to not get involved and my fears directed me to make a smart, well thought out decision about my life. On the other hand, take for example another relationship opportunity. If I met someone who seemed to be uplifting and would make a wonderful addition to my life, I may experience fear of intimacy. Acknowledging this fear but opting to walk towards and through my fear would probably pay off and be good for me. It would not only allow me to get once step closer to conquering my fears about intimacy, but also help me deal with life of life's terms better.

I could go on and on about courage. I believe I have touched on the important components and given a few good examples of courageousness. My hope is that all of you look deep withing yourself and draw from the courage that is within. It is a gift given to us by the Great Spirit and using it only strengthens it. Have a wonderful day!!!!!!!!

Peace