Bravely Connected

Summary

What does it actually look like to step past crippling anxiety to step out to be brave?

My commitment to bravery has been tested numerous times in my life. 

 

To be brave is just to SHOW UP

We often don’t see the small things we do to be brave.

 

I dare you to move.

I didn’t think I had what it takes.

 

Bravery isn’t formed by great talent, or by having our dreams achieved or our goals met.

Bravery is in the dirt.

Bravery happens when you show up to hard things.

 

Growing our capacity on the inside is mentally, emotionally, physically and even spiritually exhausting.

 

We live in a culture that tells us to hustle.

REST is where bravery slow-cooks.

The balance is knowing when to get out of bed and when to stay there.

 

Shut off the noise and listen to what you need.

Once bravery is formed in you in the fire, it can never be stolen.

 

The statement: 

I CAN’T.

I DON’T HAVE WHAT IT TAKES.

Replace it with “This is hard”

say it as many times as needed.

This is hard doesn’t sugar coat the fact that this IS hard.

 

“But I can do hard things.” 

You’re reminding yourself of the truth.

Our minds like to lie to us and tell us, “You’re not cut out for this”

 

This is shame.

We see you shame and we call you out and we declare war on you.

It’s not ok that shame has

ruled your mind

crushed your dreams

held you prisoner

Every part of you has been wired to handle hard things.

It’s not the talented who win at the end it’s the consistent.

The ones consistent to show up – even in the dirt, hair messed, no make up on, sweatpants with nothing to offer other than a broken heart.

Those ones who show up in pain and suffering…

Those are the ones who will win.

 

Show up when it’s hard and then show up more.

 

You are not alone.

Your days of journeying alone are over.

Shame loses its power in the light, but really loses in community.

 

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