When was the last time
you felt
really brave?
Did you jump from a limestone cliff into deep dark water?
Did you paddle through rushing white tides into the endless horizon?
Did you eat a grasshopper, an ant, or a worm?
Did you tell someone a truth that painted you unpretty?
Did you follow a dream no one believed could be possible?
Did you let something that you really loved go?
Was it scary? Was it hard? Were you hurt?
Was it thrilling? Was it liberating? Were you free?
When I feel the bravest is when I feel the most afraid.
Because being brave does not mean being fearless.
Being brave means owning your fears
instead of allowing them
to own you.
Being brave means enduring discomfort
knowing that it will not last forever.
Being brave means being yourself
when it appears easier
to be someone else.
Being brave means letting go
and remaining open
to new, unknown experiences
as much as it scares you
because you are ready and willing
to grow.
Being brave means trusting
the voice inside yourself that says
“you can do this”
because you totally can.
What makes you feel brave?
🙂 I like your angle on life. I am being brave right now! About to take a huge leap to a new country to discover only God knows what. I can’t wait!
Yes you are! Excited to hear about your adventures!
This is great timing! I leave for Thailand on Wednesday, where I’ll be living for 5 months. There’s PLENTY I’m freaked out about, so thanks for reminding me to stay brave. Hooray for SE Asia travels!
Thank you! Your journey to Thailand sounds amazing. Enjoy it and report back! I’ll be headed there in about a month 🙂
You are incredibly inspirational, as I’m sitting in my astronomy class.. I wish I was out living as you are. Thank you for giving me hope
Aw thank you Anna. You have touched me with this comment. You can do it. You can do it. You can do it. Let me know whatever I can do to help you get there.
Hi Camille,
I have been visiting your website for a month now and i must say that you truly are making me think outside MY box. You make me wonder, you make me dream and you make me take little steps towards realizing them. Thank you for sharing your stories!
Thank you Annemarie. This comment made my day. Believe that your dreams are possible and they will all come true 🙂
Camille,
I feel the same as Annemarie….I have been reading your past posts and you are inspiring me to be.
Thank you for your words. 🙂
Thank you Sue it means a lot to hear that.