Weekly Inspiration :: Courage

I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.

Nelson Mandela

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"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, 

 but the triumph over it.
The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, 

but he who conquers that fear."

~ Nelson Mandela

Fearing the difficult things that come our way is not a sign of weakness.

It is only natural to fear the unknown, but within each of us is the ability to conquer that fear with determination, strength, and courage. Courage is the ability to look fear in the face, recognize it as a challenge, and push through it to achieve what we think is impossible. 

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Wishing strength and love to all the courageous women battling this disease, and to those that have loved and lost sisters, friends, and mothers to breast cancer.

xo

McMullen

Weekly Inspiration :: Strength and Courage

"We gain strength, courage, and confidence

by each experience in which we really stop

to look fear in the face...

we must do that which we think we cannot."

~ Eleanor Roosevelt

In life, the only thing truly stopping us from accomplishing our goals

is fear. Fear of failing, fear of losing, fear of not making it on the first try. While these are all rational thoughts, rather than letting fear shut you down, allow it to become a driving force 

to help you accomplish your dreams. Winning wouldn't be fun if it came easy, and lessons are less easily learned when you get something right the first time. Fear is a reality but it doesnt have to be the only reality.  Find your courage and face the unknown with an open heart and mind. You will accomplish more than you think.

xo

McMullen