Have Courage

I’ve given up a lot. I’ve hesitated more than I’d like to admit. I’ve had reasons (read: excuses) every time. The funny thing about being a Type A, extroverted, outgoing woman, who is more comfortable on a stage in front of hundreds than in a small conversation... people have no idea the insecurities that come along with it. While an introverted person who doesn’t like crowds may get nauseous just thinking about standing in front of a crowd... I get nauseous when I think about my BIG GOALS & my SPARKLING STAGE PRESENCE & everything else I put out there into the world coming to a screeching halt if I... yep... fail. My least favorite F word. I have a tendency to become paralyzed by the thought of letting people down. I have crumbled in the floor of my shower on the hard days when I fear that maybe I’m actually not ready for big things & I’m just a faker. Always faking it... never making it. Well, guess what? Those are LIES!! They’re lies for me, and I know there are lies you believe too! So. Here’s our new plan. WE HAVE COURAGE. WE DO THE HARD THINGS. We lean into our support system. We trust in God. Whatever we do, we will not give up. We look at those made up stories & lies in the face. Then we say NO! NOT TODAY! THAT IS NOT MY STORY! Whatever fake news you’ve been listening to... the thoughts that have been creeping in... it’s time to make a REAL story. Let’s write a story that changes lives. ✨ The hard part is having the courage to try. I’d say, it’s not the trying that’s the most difficult though. It’s the continuing to try... and wake up tomorrow to do the same... day after day... Monday after Monday... As always, thank you @msrachelhollis for speaking this truth over our lives.