Every great thing we set out to do requires courage.\u00a0\u00a0 As we endeavor to step out of our comfort zone, make an effort to change, take a step toward our dreams, we activate both our mind and spirit to draw upon our inner well of boldness.<\/p>\n
We think of courage as a daring act of bravery that \u2013 in our mind\u2019s eye \u2013 tends to look and feel big.\u00a0 However, courage comes in many shapes and sizes.\u00a0 It can be bold or soft, brash or muted.\u00a0 Rosa Park showed great courage, as did Ghandi.<\/p>\n
The capacity to be courageous lies within each one of us.\u00a0 Courage shows up in our actions, not in our nature.\u00a0 True courage comes from the heart, from your spirit, from the center of your being.\u00a0 One way to experience courage is to think of it as the opposite of insecurity.<\/p>\n
When we allow fear-based insecurity to get in our way, weigh us down \u2013 so to speak \u2013 we undercut our ability to act courageously; our ability to make bold and brave decisions.<\/p>\n
Courage takes place when we simply face (rather than deny or stuff down) our difficulties, feelings of anxiety, fear, rather than get paralyzed by it.\u00a0\u00a0 We don\u2019t let our insecurities get in the way.<\/p>\n
How does this weigh-in with living a healthy lifestyle? The short of it \u2013 a client of mine, Mary, shared with me that she was enjoying brunch out at a trendy new restaurant with \u2018new\u2019 friends; people with whom she\u2019d not dined with before, people she did not know well, people who were not aware of her commitment to living a healthy life.<\/p>\n Mary ordered an egg white omelet with a side of fresh fruit salad and \u2018dry\u2019 wheat toast.\u00a0 Dry as in \u2018no butter.\u2019\u00a0 Alas, when the waiter returned to the table with everyone\u2019s delish dish, her plate included heavily buttered white toast, which by the way, was burnt to boot!<\/p>\n If insecurity and fear had surfaced and taken over, Mary may have become overly concerned with what her new friends might think about such a bold and courage act of self-care, and this fear and insecurity may have stopped her from advocating for herself.<\/p>\n Mary took in a deep breath, and in a measured and polite voice, she pointed out the \u2018toast mishap\u2019 to the waiter and dry wheat toast was hers within minutes.<\/p>\n This may not sound like much, it may not read like a \u2018bold act of bravery,\u2019 but for this particular person advocating for herself was very much a courageous act.\u00a0\u00a0 She had the audacity to ask for what she wanted.<\/p>\n Even though Mary felt a good degree of anxiety, she plowed through her fear and asked for what she wanted, anyway.<\/p>\n Acts of bravery can be quiet, understated and simple.\u00a0 They are often personal and connected to our wellbeing.\u00a0\u00a0 Depending on the circumstances, an audacious act of courage could be to simply smile and utter the words \u201cno, thank you.\u201d<\/p>\n What do your courageous acts of permanent fat removal look like?\u00a0 Are they simple? -or bold?\u00a0 Are they loud? -or soft?\u00a0 Are you able to advocate for yourself, stand your ground with ease? \u2013or difficulty?<\/p>\n Will your courageous act sound like a roar? \u2013or a whisper?<\/p>\n In your mind\u2019s eye, Spread the word \u2026 NOT the icing!<\/em><\/p>\n Janice <\/em><\/p>\n Janice Taylor\u2019s KICK in the TUSH Club videos<\/a>! Follow Janice Taylor on Twitter: www.twitter.com\/OurLady<\/a> Every great thing we set out to do requires courage.\u00a0\u00a0 As we endeavor to step out of our comfort zone, make an effort to change, take a step toward our dreams, we activate both our mind and spirit to draw upon our inner well of boldness. We think of courage as a daring act of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[156,70,82,3,60,1207,2100,369],"tags":[671,3826,3819,2209,3825,3837,248,208],"class_list":["post-2416","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-emotional-eating","category-janice-taylor","category-kick-in-the-tush-club","category-motivation","category-our-lady-of-weight-loss","category-spiritual-weight-loss-2","category-weight-loss-success-coach","category-weight-loss-tips-2","tag-how-to-lose-weight","tag-janice-taylor","tag-motivation","tag-motivational-monday","tag-our-lady-of-weight-loss","tag-weight-loss-motivation","tag-weight-loss-tips","tag-well-being"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>If you will allow me, I\u2019d like to share a simple, soft and quiet act of bravery to illustrate today\u2019s topic, \u2018courage.\u2019<\/p>\nCourageous Acts of Self-Care<\/h1>\n
\nsprinkle the seeds of bold and audacious courage.
\nThen simply allow them to take root.
\nAnd watch with amazement,
\nas your dreams come true. \u2013 Janice Taylor<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n
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