Daily Question, June 22 How is courage emboldening me to act? 51 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Jennifer L. Wyatt8 months agoJennifer L. WyattIs it courage or a desire to clear some confusion in my life? That’s the area of confusion for me. Are they both one and the same? I need to talk to many people and request information or clarify what was really going on? I need some clarity, some clearness about what is really happening. From that clarity, I will find direction. The courage comes from risking to talk to them. 0 Reply Ineke Bennink8 months agoIneke BenninkWees niet bang voor dat wat je vreest, meestal valt het mee! 1 Reply Pollyanna Gladwell8 months agoPollyanna GladwellGoogle translates as: “Do not be afraid of what you fear, usually it is not so bad!” Thanks Ineke. 2 Reply Malag8 months agoMalagSometimes I take the easier path. Sometimes I take the road less travelled. The latter is where the courage kicks in for me. 1 Reply Dusty Su8 months agoDusty SuThis question is perfect timing again. I am in hotel-quarantine in Australia under government supervision. It is day 11 and I am due my second COVID test. They swab your throat and then shove another swab one inch beyond your nose cavity, and it is very painful and invasive. I was dreading this test as many years ago I was beaten and had my nose broken. The last test traumatized me. I was feeling physically sick this morning thinking about it. I feel morally responsible to take the test, even th...This question is perfect timing again. I am in hotel-quarantine in Australia under government supervision. It is day 11 and I am due my second COVID test. They swab your throat and then shove another swab one inch beyond your nose cavity, and it is very painful and invasive. I was dreading this test as many years ago I was beaten and had my nose broken. The last test traumatized me. I was feeling physically sick this morning thinking about it. I feel morally responsible to take the test, even though it is not mandatory, but I am emotionally distraught and vulnerable at the thought of the invasiveness. I have come across a solution I believe. I am going to accept the test, but ask only for the throat, and decline the nose. A brave solution that ticks boxes as best as I can deliver today. I stand up for my boundaries and I stand up for disease prevention for society at large. Praying it goes well and is seen as such by the authorities. Read More7 Reply Michele8 months agoMicheleI had ordered a home test kit from lab corp (https://www.pixel.labcorp.com). They had the usual sized q-tips to self administer which was not an invasive as the one you describe. Good luck! 3 Reply Dusty Su8 months agoDusty SuThanks. ?? 1 Reply Palm8 months agoPalmWow, I didn’t know in detail how this test was done.. thanks. I would find it invasive too. Praying with you that it goes well. 3 Reply Dusty Su8 months agoDusty SuThanks Palm. Yes, who would have known? I guess they don’t want to scare us off, ha! 3 Reply Christie8 months agoChristieI’m struggling everyday against my despair and depression. I haven’t given up, I’m still fighting 6 Reply Michele8 months agoMicheleOne day at a time. One breathe. This is a wonderful website to help you get through:) 2 Reply Zenith8 months agoZenithI am not sure I understand the question. Taking action regardless of the present circumstances. 4 Reply Jadzia8 months agoJadziaConsidering creative ways to one day become financially independent, or at least living on my own (with my daughter) and leaving behind an 18 year marriage (the one thing I dreaded my whole married life and now I am facing it). And more currently, letting my daughter go with her dad to the big city without me. This takes huge courage on my part as I find it hard to trust him and anything could happen in the big city, should he decide he wants to go do some business or leave her somewhere to wait...Considering creative ways to one day become financially independent, or at least living on my own (with my daughter) and leaving behind an 18 year marriage (the one thing I dreaded my whole married life and now I am facing it). And more currently, letting my daughter go with her dad to the big city without me. This takes huge courage on my part as I find it hard to trust him and anything could happen in the big city, should he decide he wants to go do some business or leave her somewhere to wait for him. Nevertheless there’s also a part of me that doesn’t want to be that mom that can’t let go, so I want to allow her to do so Read More4 Reply Pollyanna Gladwell8 months agoPollyanna GladwellDear Jadzia: In leaving a marriage myself many years ago, I discovered that one of the greatest gifts I could give my children was my own growth. I hope you find that too. Blessings. 4 Reply Kevin8 months agoKevinPerhaps the very existence of courage as a feeling or emotion is to provide a way for us to react, move forward, or otherwise change a currently unfavorable situation to our advantage. That said, my response to today’s questions is somewhat abstract in nature because personally, I seldom think in terms of having courage when facing difficult challenges. I think in terms of faith, right action, determination, and fortitude. Sometimes it works and sometimes it fails spectacularly! 9 Reply Palm8 months agoPalmI am so grateful that last night I finally slept well after a long time. Anxiety had paralysed me and today I had a normal, functioning day. It wasn’t because of courage, really, it just felt like pure grace .. 7 Reply Dusty Su8 months agoDusty SuGrace is a wonderful thing when it comes to anxiety. I know it well. I call it one hand full of sh*t and the other hand full of shift. It is the golden grace hand that makes the shift, it is a wonderful blessing when it happens. Wishing you well. May you always feel supported and find ways to make the shifts through grace that you need. 5 Reply Palm8 months agoPalmThank you for the smile this morning 🙂 , for the understanding and wishes. Blessings Dusty ❤️ 3 Reply devy8 months agodevyAnxiety is difficult. May you have better days ahead 4 Reply Palm8 months agoPalmThank you, devy 3 Reply Nicole8 months agoNicoleCourage has been emboldening me to act in a more reflective and purposeful way when talking about sensitive issues such as racism and discrimination. I am trying to vocalize my beliefs, especially when people make uninformed comments in front of me. 3 Reply Dusty Su8 months agoDusty SuBless you, as you act in ways that serve you and this issue well. I commend your bravery and wisdom. 2 Reply Ed Schulte8 months agoEd Schulte“Few things matter much. Most things don’t matter at all.”DASKALOS ( at 7 years of age) Courage is not even required when the knowing of “Who you are beyond name and form” is well established and active in ones every day Self consciousness. 5 Reply Jadzia8 months agoJadziaDo you also listen to Eckhart Tolle? He is reshaping my life <3 2 Reply Ed Schulte8 months agoEd SchulteHi That quote is most often attributed to ET but is actually something he received in his brief time practicing in a Buddhist Monetary. Yes I co- sponsored a 'Tolle Silent Meditation group' for 10 years, using his talks as I progressed in Esoteric Christian teachings ( Essene ) and Exercises. Many westerners have said they have benefited by his straight forward ..'.talking only;...method of teaching but for myself I am an applied science practicer ...I rely of the internal light of the...Hi That quote is most often attributed to ET but is actually something he received in his brief time practicing in a Buddhist Monetary. Yes I co- sponsored a ‘Tolle Silent Meditation group’ for 10 years, using his talks as I progressed in Esoteric Christian teachings ( Essene ) and Exercises. Many westerners have said they have benefited by his straight forward ..’.talking only;…method of teaching but for myself I am an applied science practicer …I rely of the internal light of the Spirit – Soul experiences first and for most. I did post a question to the Tolle web site …many times….”What or Who was it that said “resist nothing” on that famous night when anxiety and free let go” I never did receive a reply. Read More2 Reply Carol8 months agoCarolYes, I do listen to Eckhart. He’s a great source for growth. 2 Reply Pollyanna Gladwell8 months agoPollyanna GladwellWhat a wonderful site this is! Today I learned about HH 16th Karmapal from Verena and from you about Daskalos (Teacher) and the Researchers for Truth. I have seen your references to these in the past, but In my ignorance I assumed the former was an ancient Greek philosopher and the latter a generic name for all spiritual seekers. But today I was inspired to consult the Google Oracle and discovered how wrong I was! How wonderful it is to be wrong and consequently to discover the wealth of...What a wonderful site this is! Today I learned about HH 16th Karmapal from Verena and from you about Daskalos (Teacher) and the Researchers for Truth. I have seen your references to these in the past, but In my ignorance I assumed the former was an ancient Greek philosopher and the latter a generic name for all spiritual seekers. But today I was inspired to consult the Google Oracle and discovered how wrong I was! How wonderful it is to be wrong and consequently to discover the wealth of material to read and view from this wonderful teacher. Blessings and thank you. Read More3 Reply Ed Schulte8 months agoEd SchulteWell it "came up" in part because it is Monday and Mondays always seem to need a little boost to get by the news-noises which I ignored all weekend. Yes one could hear Daskala ( the students nic-name for his) to be like Greek philosopher since in this incarnation he lived and worked/ and taught on Cyprus. BUT ....big but...Daskalos' Grandfather was pure Scottish.. and his father...being in the military Peace keepers on Cyprus as well, did maintain the Scottish "style.. And I very much doubt t...Well it “came up” in part because it is Monday and Mondays always seem to need a little boost to get by the news-noises which I ignored all weekend. Yes one could hear Daskala ( the students nic-name for his) to be like Greek philosopher since in this incarnation he lived and worked/ and taught on Cyprus. BUT ….big but…Daskalos’ Grandfather was pure Scottish.. and his father…being in the military Peace keepers on Cyprus as well, did maintain the Scottish “style.. And I very much doubt that this ethnic combination was by some “fluke of luck” given that both cultures are very good at playing with words. One example, which I use often…. because it trips up the overly inthusiastic religious types. “Those who say they know God are liars. Those who say they do not know God are liars.” DASKALOS Be Well Be Present EdS Read More2 Reply Pollyanna Gladwell8 months agoPollyanna GladwellTo forget the pain of the past and recommit to loving unconditionally. I’m thinking today of the lines of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116: Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove: O, no! it is an ever-fixed mark, That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wandering bark, Whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken. Love’s not Time’s f...To forget the pain of the past and recommit to loving unconditionally. I’m thinking today of the lines of Shakespeare’s Sonnet 116: Let me not to the marriage of true minds Admit impediments. Love is not love Which alters when it alteration finds, Or bends with the remover to remove: O, no! it is an ever-fixed mark, That looks on tempests and is never shaken; It is the star to every wandering bark, Whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken. Love’s not Time’s fool, though rosy lips and cheeks Within his bending sickle’s compass come; Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks, But bears it out even to the edge of doom. If this be error and upon me proved, I never writ, nor no man ever loved. I am so grateful for today’s blog on this site and the inspirational quotes therein, especially Brené Brown’s “Only when we’re brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” The Word for the Day with Malala Yousafzai’s quote also references the power of light: “At night our fear is strong. . . but in the morning, in the light, we find our courage again.” My painting education was based on Goethe’s Theory of Colors, and our first experiment of looking through a prism at the border of dark and light demonstrated how both are needed for the visible spectrum of light to appear. If I want a life of vibrancy – which I do – I must embrace my darkness with courage and remember that it is better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. The light will always prevail. Read More5 Reply Palm8 months agoPalmBeautiful Pollyanna, thank you 3 Reply Ed Schulte8 months agoEd SchulteI am not a painter by I have strong reverence to Kandisky....a poster copy of his Farbstudie Quadrate is above my work area. Yes way too little attention is given to black ...another Daskala ..."darkness its the source of all light". I spent considerable time applying meditation methods from a Pre-sufism ..tradition (out of the Caucasus Mt region) ....where one proceeds though 'inner' colour exercises until you arrive at "Luminous Black" . You are likely aware of so many painters try...I am not a painter by I have strong reverence to Kandisky….a poster copy of his Farbstudie Quadrate is above my work area. Yes way too little attention is given to black …another Daskala …”darkness its the source of all light”. I spent considerable time applying meditation methods from a Pre-sufism ..tradition (out of the Caucasus Mt region) ….where one proceeds though ‘inner’ colour exercises until you arrive at “Luminous Black” . You are likely aware of so many painters trying to achieve that … but in any ‘reflected light’ method that is I am sorry to say….. impossible! Read More3 Reply Pollyanna Gladwell8 months agoPollyanna GladwellThank you so much for the information on the inner color exercises. More investigating to do! I found some information online, but any direction you can give would be appreciated. I have devised some of my own that I teach along with painting combined with exercises from Michael Chekhov’s Acting Technique. Incidentally, I encourage my students to wear only the color (and its compliment) that we are working with for the week. It’s powerful to learn how our expression of ourselves in th...Thank you so much for the information on the inner color exercises. More investigating to do! I found some information online, but any direction you can give would be appreciated. I have devised some of my own that I teach along with painting combined with exercises from Michael Chekhov’s Acting Technique. Incidentally, I encourage my students to wear only the color (and its compliment) that we are working with for the week. It’s powerful to learn how our expression of ourselves in the world and its response to us varies according to which color we are consciously clothing ourselves in. Kandinsky is one of my most revered artists also! And thank you also for the information that Daskalos’ grandfather was a fellow Scot. I didn’t see that in any of the biographical notes. Blessings. Read More3 Reply Ed Schulte8 months agoEd SchulteRe: Inner colour ( we Canadians spell it non-american way ) Well after consideration of your teaching method ( a very good one ...(I will suggest it to my sister who teaches art as well) I wantt to keep the suggestion as inexpensive as possible but at the same time one that contains very good exercises you and your class can use. OK here goes .....in search engine Google do a search for "Stoa" . that should take you to a web site of books, CDs etc ....one very hard to navigate through. ...Re: Inner colour ( we Canadians spell it non-american way ) Well after consideration of your teaching method ( a very good one …(I will suggest it to my sister who teaches art as well) I wantt to keep the suggestion as inexpensive as possible but at the same time one that contains very good exercises you and your class can use. OK here goes …..in search engine Google do a search for “Stoa” . that should take you to a web site of books, CDs etc ….one very hard to navigate through. But look for the below title in the “Down loadable books” section…… If you do buy ..be sure to select the “English” (not the German) …very easy get caught by that option “Esoteric Practices PDF by Dr. Stylianos Atteshlis ( ENGLISH) Esoteric Practices PDF in English by Dr. Stylianos Atteshlis (Daskalos) € 10.00 ($ 11.40) Read More1 Reply Pollyanna Gladwell8 months agoPollyanna GladwellFantastic Ed. Thank you so much for the information. Although a Scot by birth, I am also a Canadian citizen having lived in and around Toronto for 30+ years before moving to Ireland in 2006. The use of colour v color conundrum presented itself soon after I arrived in Canada, but as I worked for American companies, I adopted their spelling, which, IMHO, makes more sense, eh! (I added ‘eh’ because many Americans think we Canadians use that all the time, but I can honestly say I never did...Fantastic Ed. Thank you so much for the information. Although a Scot by birth, I am also a Canadian citizen having lived in and around Toronto for 30+ years before moving to Ireland in 2006. The use of colour v color conundrum presented itself soon after I arrived in Canada, but as I worked for American companies, I adopted their spelling, which, IMHO, makes more sense, eh! (I added ‘eh’ because many Americans think we Canadians use that all the time, but I can honestly say I never did, nor did I ever meet anyone who did!). Blessings. Read More3 Reply KC8 months agoKCToday I am praying for the courage to show up as best I can and act. 3 Reply Skeeter8 months agoSkeeterTo look deeply into myself and confront old demons. Ready today for spiritual surfing: Read the waves, see the obstacles and spot check the flow of life as if surfing in an ocean. Rise above the conditions. Get back up and flow with the current. 3 Reply devy8 months agodevyLove the analogy with the ocean.. 1 Reply Carol8 months agoCarolI’ve always struggled with the word courage. Perhaps, because in childhood the message I got made me question my worth. It made it hard for me to understand the difference between healthy fear and psychological fear. I failed to grasp that healthy fear is my friend. It is a signal that there is real danger. I failed to understand that in most cases my fears were psychological and psychological fear is my foe. It is usually a fear of failure. It tells me the only way to be in control is to avoi...I’ve always struggled with the word courage. Perhaps, because in childhood the message I got made me question my worth. It made it hard for me to understand the difference between healthy fear and psychological fear. I failed to grasp that healthy fear is my friend. It is a signal that there is real danger. I failed to understand that in most cases my fears were psychological and psychological fear is my foe. It is usually a fear of failure. It tells me the only way to be in control is to avoid risk. It whispers, “You can’t fail if you never risk.” And so, I think it is safe to say that my first reaction to most situations that involve risk is anxiety. A need for total control is always my first reaction. I’ve learned to stop and challenge it. I’ve learned that there is a difference between being “out of control” and “losing control to my spirit.” I’ve learned that my “intention” will determine my “attention.” The roots of the word courage speak of a brave heart. I think we find courage when can picture ourselves challenging what our head is telling us with the loving energy emanating from our hearts. My 12 step sponsor used to put it this way: “The opposite of fear is not courage. It is love.” Courage is the cultivation of a brave and loving heart. It sees responsibility as the “ability to respond.” It understands that to act is different than to react. It knows that when I can own my thoughts and feelings, they will not own me. Read More5 Reply Dusty Su8 months agoDusty SuThat was very “courageously” shared Carol. Thank you for stepping up and being so brave with love leading you. Bless. 2 Reply 8 months agoright now courage is emboldening me to be quite, to look, not to do anything that has not a solid foundation. sometimes acting feels like escaping the precious state of not knowing. regarding my ‘outer world’ many big decisions have been made by me just in the last view month. now it takes some diligence and patience to bring them into manifest reality. no other actions call right now. step by step the path will unfold, on this I am certain, in this I trust. last night I layed a quote on my ...right now courage is emboldening me to be quite, to look, not to do anything that has not a solid foundation. sometimes acting feels like escaping the precious state of not knowing. regarding my ‘outer world’ many big decisions have been made by me just in the last view month. now it takes some diligence and patience to bring them into manifest reality. no other actions call right now. step by step the path will unfold, on this I am certain, in this I trust. last night I layed a quote on my altar, which resonates with today’s question:‘I will remain firm, dignified and fearless like a mountain. Until this collection of elements has rotten away I will not waver from this way of being. Of this way I will be a fearless warrior – that will be my quality. This is my vow, like an image carved in stone. May it be virtuous! ` from HH 16th KarmapaI thank for all the guidance ? ?♀️ Read More4 Reply Pollyanna Gladwell8 months agoPollyanna GladwellThank you Verena for this wonderful quote and its source, HH 16th Karmapal who I had never heard of until today. I found his complete “A Reminder to Myself ” online and it is so powerful. Blessings. 4 Reply Howie Geib8 months agoHowie GeibTo write. To overcome my fear of being a dilettante is everyday in front of me. Writing is the door in front of me, my hand is on the door handle and I only need to step through. 3 Reply Jadzia8 months agoJadziaI am a writer. Don’t worry about the words on the page, just write, it will flow and change and even out into what it is supposed to be, eventually, as long as you start by just writing, literally anything. I like to start with conversations within the story, or autobiography or whatever it is you are writing. I find conversations help me jump in 4 Reply Dusty Su8 months agoDusty SuYes, I agree wholeheartedly with Jadzia. I am a dyslexic published writer who struggles to place a comma anywhere near the right place. BUT I write nonetheless. It is therapeutic to find your voice and work on it. All the best Howie. 3 Reply Debra8 months agoDebraDusty Su: I have found your writings shared here to be wonderfully expressed and written. Keep it up. You’re truly gifted. Blessings. 2 Reply Dusty Su8 months agoDusty SuThat’s a very kind encouragement Debra. I really appreciate it. Blessings to you too dear heart ?? 2 Reply Howie Geib8 months agoHowie GeibThank you son much for these words! Just what I needed to hear… 1 Reply Ose8 months agoOseA few years ago, courage and trust probably has been part of having gotten the opportunity and in me as well to starting to write on a theme close to my heart, which is about to be finalized and, God willing, to be published after all. As Devy said, not without fear, but with it, and letting go of it again and again, and with deep gratefulness, so that now I hope to be able to contribute with it to serve where my heart beats for. 4 Reply Michele8 months agoMicheleToday’s question resonates deep for me today as I have made the decision to resign from my job. I’m hoping a new door will open for me soon. Exactly what Devy said. 5 Reply devy8 months agodevyCourage is not the absence of fear. Courageous people do feel fear, but they are able to manage and overcome their fear so that it does not stop them taking action. 8 Reply 8 months agoI agree. even if it is said in the quote above ‘… I will be a fearless warrior….’ I think it is meant in the way you describe it. 3 Reply My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. DONATE https://gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2021, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb