While you can’t see it in this photo, the tee-shirt I’m wearing says COURAGE in white across the front.
cour•age (n.) the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief.
Courage to leave comfort and safety.
Courage to step into the unknown.
Courage to have difficult conversations.
Courage to forgive.
And courage to ask for forgiveness.
Courage to do uncomfortable things.
Courage to be vulnerable.
Courage to find your own back.
Then courage to have your own back.
And courage to ask for support, too.
Courage to learn something new.
Courage to have no income.
Courage to let the savings account drop to uncomfortable levels.
Courage to give up some things.
And courage to not give up altogether.
When it seems like “it’s not working,”
like surely all is lost,
when you have nothing left to give,
take a minute to look for the evidence that it IS WORKING.
Where is your COURAGE working?
Seriously, stop and look around for a second. Right now.
What is the result you’re striving for?
Be specific.
Pick one goal, result, outcome, or desire.
Think of 3, 5, or 10 things that prove you ARE actually moving towards this goal. Find the evidence.
Keep looking.
Take a deep breath.
Good job.
See, it IS working, and now you’ve found proof.
You & your courage can keep going with your bad self.
On a personal note, if you’re still reading, thanks.
And I have an announcement:
As of today, I am the life coach for Logan Health Whitefish.
I’ll be working part-time as an independent contractor for a 12-week trial supporting the LHW employees and staff (in the hospital, to start).
I am SO honored and entirely thrilled to give back to our healthcare community in this way.
Here’s to bringing ease and grace to the employees and staff at LHW.
If you work there, please get in touch with me to get coached (text, email, DM).
If you know anyone who works there, please share this & encourage them to contact me for coaching.
If you’re a healthcare worker interested in coaching, please reach out. I have 1-on-1 coaching available for you.
