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That Courage Up!

By Ruth Elizabeth StiffPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Top Story - October 2024
Courage is a Beautiful picture

“Courage

doesn't mean

you don't get afraid.

Courage

means you don't

let fear stop you”

What is Courage?

“The ability

to do something

that frightens one;

Bravery”.

“Strength

in the face

of pain or grief”.

“The quality

of being

ready and willing

to face negative situations

involving danger or pain”.

This kind of

Courage

never allows “fear”

to stop it

or

to get in the way.

We face each day

with a little

Courage

because we just don't know

what each day will bring.

However,

when we ‘Plan’ our day,

at least we have

Control

of our day.

We know

where we're going at a certain time,

what we'll be doing and

who we'll be meeting.

“This”

does take the fear

out of the activities of the day.

And I always feel

a sense of Achievement

when I ‘tick’ each activity as done.

This Helps to

Build up

Courage

and

Confidence.

Courage

Helps us to

Control

any fear

that we may have about doing anything.

Never let ‘fear’

stop you from doing anything

you may want to do.

Courage

will Help you to

Follow your Dreams.

“You can do it!”

LIVE AND LOVE LIFE!

GratitudeinspirationalMental Health

About the Creator

Ruth Elizabeth Stiff

I love all things Earthy and Self-Help

History is one of my favourite subjects and I love to write short fiction

Research is so interesting for me too

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  • Andrea Corwin about a year ago

    The last line is the one that really resonates and is for everyone to realize. 👏👏

  • MT Poetryabout a year ago

    I agree that courage is all about facing our fears, not letting them hold us back. I feel proud when I plan my day and check things off my list. It definitely helps me feel more confident!

  • ReadShakurrabout a year ago

    Its so true words

  • Rachel Steinmetzabout a year ago

    Congrats! I was waiting... This is a beautiful peice and well done!

  • Karan w. about a year ago

    Your words deeply illuminate the true meaning of courage. Courage is not merely the absence of fear, but the willingness to move forward despite it. You have shown that courage involves facing negative circumstances and having faith in oneself. By confronting daily challenges and accomplishing our tasks, we gain self-confidence. This inspires us not to let fear take root within us but to move toward fulfilling our dreams. The message of the poem is clear: courage helps us take control of our lives and motivates us to pursue our dreams. It presents a positive perspective that can be inspiring for everyone. A beautifully written poem. Amazing!

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