Unfortunately, there are often times in our lives when we are faced with challenges that require tremendous courage. When this happens our fears often dominate our thoughts, and we must fight to take back control so we can begin to focus more positively. It is a time when the support of family and friends is invaluable.
None of us can ever really know what another person is going through, our experiences are unique, but what we can do is encourage one another to look for the light, and allow ourselves to nurture faith, even though it may seem elusive. We must learn to step back and recognize whether we are in a state of fear or love, and choose the path that empowers us. We must try to keep our hearts and minds open, and practice compassion for ourselves and each other.
What we focus on grows, so let's help each other focus on our amazing ability to find strength and resilience under extraordinary circumstances, and the courage we never knew we had.
For all the healthcare workers and essential frontline workers who define courage, and those people close to us who inspire courage daily, thank you!!
Courage
Inside
courage waits,
to help us face,
life's greatest challenges
with dignity and grace,
Inside
strength hides,
far beyond what we knew,
an amazing reservoir,
that will carry us through,
Inside
faith burns,
our candle in the dark,
to light our way,
it begins as a spark,
Tremendous courage
and strength,
and faith
lie within,
waiting, just waiting,
for us to come in...
Penny Bowman
