After signing up for a 30 Day Blog Challenge, I find myself after the third day two days behind. Instead of shaming myself into compliance, I wondered if there was a great learning in this experience. Of course there is!
With the back drop of the Oscars as my canvas, it struck me there is this overall need to review and judge how we dress, speak, behave, make mistakes and paint the world with sweeping assessments of our performance. Blogging is like that for me. Judging the content, the look, the impact. There is this place of vulnerability that is uncomfortable as I squirm in my chair the whole time.
There is also this “practice what you preach” voice in the back of my head. My teachings on wealth and abundance always have their roots in worthiness. Building worthiness is a daily practice which begins with courage.
The root of the word courage is cor – the Latin word for heart. Originally Courage meant “to speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart”. Over time the word has become synonymous with being heroic.
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren’t always comfortable, but they’re never weakness.” – Brene Brown
Letting go of what other people think is a huge act of courage. Courage is letting go of the need to please, perform and perfect. Saying “no” rather than sure (and being resentful and pissed off later).
If you would like to practice courage today, light a candle to symbolize your commitment to accept the courage to practice 64 Ways of living the authentic you. The good news is abundance is a natural outcome of your courageousness. Let the flame represent the beginning of a new season: of reflection, growth, and practicing harmony, authenticity and abundance.
Think About It
What is the most recent act of courage you practiced in your life?
Take Action!
As you reflect on that courageous action write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about what it meant to you and why.
Major Do Today: Find new ways to feel a “little” more courageous. Be creative. Be inventive. Be outrageous
Major Don’t Today: Don’t live in someone else’s opinion about you. Own your own spectacular-ness.
Debbie,
I’m glad you said Yes to joining us on this Challenge. The goal isn’t to make you feel bad, but to support you as you stretch yourself as a writer. We learned to walk because our parents celebrated every tiny step forward that we took — we weren’t punished because we didn’t make it across the room the first time. Treat yourself the same way; celebrate each small step that you take towards your goal. Once you start doing this, you’ll be surprised at the distance you can cover.
Lesa
Haha! I started writing mine on day three too, but didn’t have my first one post until day 4. I feel better having it scheduled to go out. I have taken this more as a 31 day blog, but my work days. I only write on my working days and will be prescheduling for this coming weekend. I am going to make the 31 days my own. 🙂
Thanks for your insight. This has revealed more than just a blogging challenge!