What’s courage got to do with it?
Dear friends,
I wish you a new year filled with
courage. Here is why. As Dr. Maya Angelou used to say, courage is the most
important of any virtues. She taught us that we cannot do anything for a long
period of time without courage. I think she was right. Take the example of love
for instance. I am sure you have been in the situation that you told someone
you loved him or her. Yes, it does take courage to do so of course. However,
have you been in the situation that you felt you had to keep saying and showing
your love? I sure have. When I open my heart and love you, I will tell you. I
will show you. You might love me back or you might not. To keep loving no
matter what, takes not only consistency and patience, it takes a lot of
courage. There might be many adversities and challenges you have to face.
Society might not agree with who you love. Your family and friends might not
agree with who you love. But when you love someone with all your heart and your
affection comes from the purest spot in your soul, I think it does not matter
who it is. If your love comes from the truth, I think it’s the right thing to
do. Unfortunately, many people seem to judge others too easily and harshly.
This is why we often ask ourselves the famous question “What would the
neighbors say?” and sometimes ignore our own feelings, wishes and dreams.
I think that too many people live
other people’s lives. I also believe that too many people don’t do things and
don’t follow their dreams because they are afraid of how other people would
judge them. We tend to please other people and live our lives according to
others’ expectations. Are you truly happy? This is my question for you today.
Many of you will answer this question with a big “No!” Why not? Aren't you here
to live your life according to your wishes? Didn't your soul create a soul plan
for you to live and follow a specific path for you alone? Your soul plan likely
includes other people of course. However, it is your path and your life. We are
all here to fulfill our own missions, whatever they might be. So why do you
still keep asking yourself “What would the neighbors say?” I believe that we
often ask ourselves this question out of fear of judgment and perhaps being
ridiculed.
Indeed, opinions and wishes might differ, but
we don’t. We all come from a place beyond our human comprehension that consists
of light, peace, acceptance, and unconditional love. Even the most judgmental
person comes from this place. The more you remember that, the more you
understand that you don’t have to fear anything and you can do anything.
So what’s courage to do with it?
I wish you all a wonderful new year
filled with courage. Go out and do what you have always wanted to do. Go out
and tell someone you love him or her, no matter what. Tell your loved one again
and again, no matter whether it comes back or not. Do the unexpected, do
something exciting, do whatever makes your heart and soul sing! It really does
not matter whether it makes anyone else happy. When you are happy yourself, it
will make others happy. When you are happy, your inner light will shine on
others and raise their vibrations too.
Let’s make ourselves happy this year. Let’s have courage!
That’s what courage has got to do with it.
Love, Barbara
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Works cited:
Dr. Maya Angelou
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