Dented bravery.......

Today, it was rough. A bit of a dent in the brave department. I let negativity of others dim the light quite a bit. So tomorrow's battle will be a bit harder to fight. It's always a tough one when your emotions win. Bad luck, I can deal with that. But when it's a shot to the heart, that's a bigger battle. I can't imagine not being there for my friends and family when they need me. It's what you do when someone is hurting. Even if you're tired, or busy, or just plain don't feel like it. That's what the human connection thrives on. And I tried to reach out to "friends". And failed. Miserably. Maybe I'm not built for such things. God only knows. But when your heart falls to the floor, what do you do? You look for comfort and support. And when access to that is denied, you slip deeper into the sadness.
I don't anticipate this will last long, but I do know that some days, the tears flow. And I get tired of doing it alone. So tomorrow I will adjust the dent in my armor, and go at it again.
Because I don't quit.
Because I am strong.
Because I am brave.

Progress-trust in the process

What a couple of months we have had!

Bravery continues as I walk the road less traveled, finding brave new adventures around every corner!

I find myself, each and every day, putting to rest the past. And actually being excited about the future and what it holds. To see light shining in places that were once dark, that is progress! The world looks different than it did a few months ago, and bravery played a part in that. Gathering up courage and taking the leap to start a new career, and praying for the strength to follow it through has been a process. And proudly, I can say I am doing it! One step, one moment, one task at a time. With help from an amazing group of people who I respect and look to for guidance. In the short time they have been part of my world, I have seen grace, courage, persistence, determination, and BRAVERY. They face things daily that we don't know, and they continue to show up, and give everything they have to this community, with the hope of improving it. And they face obstacles at every turn! But they carry on because they believe in what they are doing, and look towards the future with HOPE. That is the definition of bravery for today! I am honored to be a part of this team. I cannot wait to see where we go, and what we can accomplish-together.

So if you think today that you cannot do something-think again! Life is full of curve balls, and bumps in the road. Don't stop there, just because it seems impossible. Climb the mountain and see what it looks like when you get to the top. I guarantee, your perspective will have changed by the time you get their.

So the question remains, HOW BIG IS YOUR BRAVE???

Take care, and God Bless!