THOUGHT OF THE WEEK:

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear

but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel

afraid but he who conquers that fear"

- Nelson Mandela

Fears surround you, whether perpetuated by others, society, or yourself. We all have

something we likely fear or that holds us back in some manner. But have you ever just stopped

and thought, What’s the worst thing that could happen if I push through the fear? When you

honor that you possess the ability to push through self-imposed boundaries and overcome fear,

you will be inspired to drop any future veil of fear and adopt the spirit of courage, the spirit of

fearlessness. Don’t waste another hour or day allowing a life setback, challenge, or obstacle to

devour you. Bet on yourself! The ability and power source to conquer this resides within you.

You just need to locate and deploy it. Admittedly, it’s not always easy. But then again, nothing of meaning is.

Admittedly, being courageous isn’t always effortless. In fact, the road to courage and

fearlessness is far from paved or direct. You will need to discover your true heart and listen to

your inner voice to reveal and source your courage. But if you are willing to be brave enough to

try, the rewards are limitless. T.S. Eliot concluded “only those who will risk going too far can

possibly find out how far one can go.” What are you willing to risk to get what you want?

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