The Courage to Speak and Act
Sometimes when life hits us a big blow--or perhaps many little ones--our
resolve to tackle life head on is weakened, and we retreat into a timid place
in which we lack the courage to take action, speak out, or tell our
truth.
Now you may falsely believe a timid spirit is confined to introverts and an
exuberant spirit is only found among extroverts. But this is a misconception
based on the caricature of a soft spoken introvert overwhelmed in a world of
outspoken extroverts.
Extroverts are just as susceptible as introverts to be shut down by life blows
and need to find ways to coax themselves back out to face the world; and
introverts are just as capable as extroverts to access and show their bold,
courageous selves.
Whether we're introverts or extroverts, we all access our inner and outer
world at will, with introverts preferring to spend more time in the
inner world and extroverts preferring to spend more time in the outer world.
But when life knocks us down, all of us--introverts and extroverts
alike--retreat into our inner world to hold our own counsel and reconnect with
our inner strength.
Accessing Your Bold,
Audacious Spirit Inside
I know--'audacious'
is not a word you generally think of when you think of an introvert and not
always for an extrovert either. Yet it is a great word that describes a way of
being we should all strive to achieve.
An Audacious Spirit Promotes Strength
Unlike possessing a
brassy, bossy, or bully spirit, an audacious spirit is one that promotes your
strength to meet the world head on rather than one that is determined to
control others into submission.
Unselfconsciously Fully-Engaged in
Life
When you embrace
your Audacious Spirit , you put fear aside to unselfconsciously show the fully
engaged and fully alive person you are: You embolden yourself to seek
justice; right wrongs; go where others have not; think differently; and step
over boundaries and past barriers to unleash your best talents and self.
The Chinese
Symbol for Crisis
Crisis--a Dangerous Opportunity Spurring You into Action
We are usually spurred into audacious action by a life crisis. While
the initial response to a crisis is to retreat into yourself, the
sharpness and discomfort of a crisis also rekindles your naturally
audacious spirit to do battle--and suddenly you'll step forward to once again
speak up to create the type of workplace, community, family or relationship you
want.
Choose to embrace and redirect your life experiences. Don't be afraid of the
life crises and don't be afraid of retreating into yourself in response to the
blow you take from dealing with them.
Reframe what is happening when you retreat--learn to sit in the discomfort and
view it as a time to regroup and build up your indomitable spirit to reemerge
fully prepared to face life boldly and courageously.
Believe in Your Ability to Handle Whatever Life Brings You
Learn to rekindle trust in yourself, turn fear into faith in your future, and
seek an Audacious Spirit!
Boldly Turn Fear into Faith
F E A R
F E
A R
F E
A R
False Evidence Appears Real
False Evidence Appears Real
Forgo All Insecurity Trust Hope
Forgo All Insecurity Trust Hope
Forgo All Insecurity Trust Hope
Forgo All Insecurity Trust Hope
F A I T H
F A I T H
F A I T H
There is in every
True woman’s heart
A spark of heavenly fire
Which lies dormant
In the broad daylight
Of prosperity-
But which kindles up
And beams and blazes
In the dark hour of adversity
Be Audacious!
Today I am Audacious!
💓Extremely bold and daring;
💙Recklessly brave and fearless;
💚Shameless Bold and Brazen;
💛Extremely Original and
Highly Inventive;
💜Recklessly bold in defiance of convention;
💓Lively; Unrestrained; Uninhibited;
💙Courageous, Dauntless, Venturesome;
💛Unabashed, Shameless;
Impertinent, Forward.
'Be not afraid of
life. Believe that life is worth living, and your belief will help create the
fact.' William James
This post is dedicated to the AUDACIOUS WOMEN (and men) I
witness stepping out to boldly support the life and causes they believe in! You
are an inspiration to me.
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