A record of courage
This week a phrase came to my attention that I've heard many, many times over the years. But, this time, it hit differently.
'Courage is not the absence of fear...but showing up and taking action despite it'.
Oooof. Why is it that these seemingly 'cheesy' phrases can have an impact on us one day and not the next?
I'll tell you...;)
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The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek
you know what? Sometimes I really hate the truth...and sometimes, I love it. But most often times, its a bit of both....
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Want more confidence? Remember this...
If you want to be or have more confidence, it’s definitely worth remembering these points…
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A relationship saving sentence...
Do you want to know a relationship saving sentence - workplace relevant; romantic relationship relevant; friends and family relevant?
It is this:
"The story that I'm telling myself is..."
And you can say it to yourself AND/OR others to clear up troubling situations.
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Your brain tells you lies...
a communication lesson: what you hear in your mind is very rarely actual truth…
"Surely, I've posted SO much about this trip and spammed people with photos and videos, I can't post anymore?" ...said my brain, preventing me from posting another adventure-related post.
I was SO wrong.
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Why is THIS so important?
What is it that helps make us who we are and follow the paths that we do?
I was reflecting on this as I was preparing to head off on my current adventure.
I might never have been this person who enjoys doing these things that make some people say “nope, you’re mad!”, and others say “can I come, too?!”
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“Pain is inevitable...suffering is optional".
The last five months have been very hard, and the last few weeks before I set off, particularly so. I’m sharing to increase congruence - which is vital in the work that I do.
This is NOT a sympathy request post, or attention seeking, or an invitation to ask for further details. If you want to offer me commiseration, I appreciate you, and that is not what this is about, thank you.
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Don’t settle for average…and bollocks to ‘humility’
Do you find yourself struggling to think well of yourself? Or dismissing things you were once proud of but now think ‘don’t count’ as they are a while ago? Do you struggle to remember your moments of inspiration or brilliance – or even go so far as to insist that you haven’t had any?
You’re not alone – and it is depressingly easy to fall into that trap, but I WON’T HAVE IT!
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