Courage

Having courage Does not mean We do not feel fear

It means acting Despite the fear If we are called to do so

Sometimes fear may be telling us its best not to do something

But so often fear is a phantom That wants to keep us in prison

Or an old loss or pain revisiting us We encountered long ago

Telling us we may not be safe

And yet we can hold our own hands through fear

And En-courage Our heart and soul to be brave

Not fearless

We don’t have to be bulletproof

We are human and fear is part of life

But we can summon our strength

To walk free through the fire of fear If we actively choose

And on the other side we will find empowerment

In knowing we faced

What we needed to face