I wrote the following piece for The Book of Emotions Or—how it feels to feel, as curated by Anna Linder (Published 2018). Anna Linder compiled personal essays from various authors to publish this book on emotions and feelings, intending it to serve as a guide on how to explore emotions, especially if one is feeling lost or shut down.
Ten Ways Courage Is…
© By Patricia L. Atchison. All Rights Reserved.
Courage is strength drawn from your soul-source in the darkest of times.
Courage is stepping into that moment when life says, “I need you to be strong.”
Courage is going forward because you can no longer go back.
Courage is climbing a mountain trail and finding the strength to take one more step.
Courage is facing the unknown with steely determination and unwavering attention.
Courage is creating an alternative path which you have never travelled before.
Courage is showing up with the life force of a superhero.
Courage is believing in yourself enough to make a difference.
Courage is knowing you don’t care what others think, you’ll do it, anyway.
Courage is living each day with tenacity and determination, knowing it is ENOUGH.