Courageous - Personal Practice

I decided a long time ago what I need and want out of life.  

I've been driven and dedicated to my ideal life.  

I found I've been working very hard toward something, thinking that I just needed to keep working harder to obtain my ideal.

I kept focused on my needs and wants.  I ignored my gut when it was telling me something wasn't right because I believed in all the hard work I was doing.

Then I took some time to look up from my hard work and look around me.

Unfortunately, I discovered I wasn't being compensated for all my hard work.

I actually discovered I was being taken advantage of and all that hard work was unappreciated.

Well, this discovery was a bummer!

Upon discovery of this I wondered whether I have the courage to move away from what I had been working on.  Then I wondered whether I have the courage to move forward with my wants and needs after I move on.

I do!  I have the courage it takes to believe in my dreams, ideals, and goals!

However, I'd be lying if I didn't make note that I'm not doing it alone.  

It never ceases to amaze me how giving others are.  

When I've been fearful and feeling alone it's taken a lot of courage to ignore my ego, pick up the phone, call a friend or a family member for help, explain that everything is not as great as I had portrayed it to be, and ask for support.  Upon request, friends and family have always given their love and support.

Thank goodness this is still the case!

I think the reason I receive that love and support is because I do try to live by the golden rule; Do unto others as you'd have done to you.

When living with an open and giving heart, I think it's easier to notice one's ego.  Ego can be pretty powerful, it tries to convince you that you are alone.  

It's taken a lot of practice to refrain from listening to my ego.  Which if allowed to run wild, my ego can be BIG!

I'm glad to see I still have the courage to believe in me and believe in living the best life possible.

Though, I think next time I work with someone toward shared dreams, ideals and goals I'll be a little more patient and expect they too live by the golden rule.

I'm feeling pretty Courageous!

Courageous - Yoga Lesson

Courage in your life will take many forms.

And the funny thing about courage is that many of us tend not to think of ourselves as courageous, but we are!  

Some days just having the drive to get out of bed every morning and face a new day with many unknowns is courageous.

Having that courage to get up and get moving is the first step to a better day.

Sometimes, it's a risk in life that can be daunting.

After all, when taking a risk, we all need a little courage.  

Whether you are taking a small risk in life that makes your nervous or a big risk where you need all the support you can get, taking that first step can take all your courage.

Asking for help when you feel low on courage may give you that jump start to move forward.

When you feel you lack courage, your friends and family will surprise you with the support you need to keep moving.

If you are facing something currently that requires courage, know that you have the fortitude to move forward!  

You Are Courageous!