Monday, January 30, 2012

*Life is in the journey!* ~ If I Were Brave






  Life's Inspirational Valiant Endeavors

~ If I Were Brave ~


I was brave once.

I spoke my mind,
stood up to bullies
and loved with all my heart.

I was brave once.
I lost those dear,
but kept them close.


I was brave once.
I asked, “How are you?”
and then
waited for an answer.

I was brave once.
I stood up and said,
“I do dare. I do.”

I was brave once.
I believed in truth,
I believed in hope,
I believed in integrity.
I chose ‘right’ over ‘easy’.

I was brave once.
I believed…
in the power of my voice,
the power of my words,
and the power of choice.

I was brave once.
I claimed responsibility,
and opened my heart to forgiveness.

If I were brave,
I would do it all over again...
in a heartbeat.

If I were brave.


***


“It takes courage to grow up
and become who you really are.”
~ e. e. cummings


 Courage is not the absence of fear.
It is action in its presence.



  Be Brave My Friends!





"The best way out is always through."
~ Robert Frost





4 comments:

  1. I've always loved the "Bravery is not the absence of fear..." quote. Thanks for reminding me of it.

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  2. Me too, Connie. If fear was absent in that equation, where would the need for courage come into it?

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  3. being brave is always tough.
    i struggle. i struggle.
    -m

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  4. m, there's bravery in the struggle. It means you're open to change, even if resistance comes along for the ride.

    Just loved your post today.

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