I want to share a quote from a post I stumbled upon this morning – What is Courage? by Elizabeth Potts Weinstein.

Courage is about choosing to jump, and trusting the universe to catch you. Yes. Sometimes you may fall, get scraped up, suffer bruises. Be disappointed. Be embarrassed. Go bankrupt. Get your heart broken.

But only by surrendering the illusion of control will you be able to tap into your power. Only then will you have the freedom that comes from knowing that you are capable of handling more than you thought possible.

Only then will you allow into your life the most supportive & challenging people, the most amazing & delicious experiences. Only then can you truly feel ecstasy. Only then will you have the power to change the world.

I have been following Elizabeth’s blog, Live your Truth, for a few months now.

While we have never met in person or online, reading her blog and watching her live her truth online (through the highs and lows) is inspiring on so many levels. Check out the entire post here.

When you find yourself looking for courage (and feeling as though it’s not there), take a moment to reflect on past courageous moments.

What jumps have you taken recently? A big step for you may be a small step for the next person, but don’t let that stop you from acknowledging your courageousness.

For me, hitting publish on this (and every other) blog post. I’m sure it’s simple for many, but me… I feel a bit courageous when I publish.

Picking up the phone to have that “difficult” conversation with a long-time client…

Saying no after years of saying yes…

How about you? Share a couple of your courageous moments in the comments section below. I’d love to hear about them.

Until next time, be inspired… and inspire someone else!

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