My friend just started blogging again after a two year break. It was brave of her to pick up her pen again! It takes courage to do brave things, and most of us aren’t willing to try, or keep trying.
I’ve noticed, however, that something amazing happens when we decide to push aside the fear and questions, and try things. When we step out and start doing brave things we actually start to feel brave! And when we feel brave we have a tendency to do more brave things!
The cycle repeats and momentum builds.
Years ago, I did a brave thing and danced wildly across a stage trying out for the part of a clumsy ballerina in a high school play. I could have never predicted how doing that ONE brave thing would have changed my entire life!
AND our bravery not only affects us, it also affects others. You see, I sat down and wrote this post immediately after reading my friend’s post. I feel braver right now because she was brave! I also started a new project (I’ll tell you about it soon) after hearing the story of this brave couple.
Our courage spreads like ripples on water, and it helps others do brave things too.
What brave thing could you do today?
GREAT article…thanks for mentioning Shane and Jocelyn on EntrepreneurOnFire…they ROCKED!
Thanks for the awesome podcast/s John! Love what you guys are doing over there!
Claudia that is so awesome! Yes it does take courage to put yourself out there no matter what the situation is. I think you are one of the bravest people I know. I actually reached out to the editor of a home schooling magazine to see if they would be interested in having me submit to their magazine and/or blog and just had the first article published! Each time you put yourself out there you take a chance, but what you said about it creating a positive cycle is very true.
You always have the kindest words Ann, thank you!
Oh my word, congratulations on getting your article published, what a great idea to reach out to a homeschool group!!! That must have felt great!
It sure did.
Today is a day where I so need to be brave and I was very shaky about it. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for steadying me!
Oh Barbara, I’m so glad you felt encouraged/ “steadied”! And thanks for your comment!
How did your brave day go Barbara?
He is leading me into things I never dreamed that I could or would do, and as I hold on to His hand, I am brave. Courage is mine as my fellowship with Him is sweet… Thanks so much for asking, Claudia. May the Lord surround you with His lovingkindness today.
Oh I love those words Barbara! Thank you! Joy to you as you continue to step out with courage!
So good. Miss you. Can’t wait to hear more about the new project. Xo
Miss you too Char!!!!!! Hoping to see you this weekend at the 5k???
I will be there!!
Claudia, This was awesome. And I read the story about you trying out for the play in high school. It was an incredible story. Loved it. And loved the message behind it. I want to pass it along to others. Thanks for sharing a great blog!
You’re so welcome Joanne!! Thanks for your encouraging words! I wish I had a video of that dance across stage. I had no idea how much it would impact me! Love to you today dear friend!