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The Courage to Risk it All

The Journey to True Freedom Through Courageous Risks

By Stephen OkechukwuPublished 3 years ago 2 min read
The Courage to Risk it All
Photo by Loic Leray on Unsplash

In life, we're faced with choices each day,

Paths to take, and risks to weigh,

But to truly live, we must learn to dare,

To take a leap, and embrace the unknown's glare.

For the greatest rewards lie beyond our fears,

In the realm of the unknown, where courage steers,

And the heart beats with a wild, adventurous call,

Guided by the courage to risk it all.

It takes courage to break free from the chains of doubt,

To hush the voice that whispers, 'don't go out',

And let the heart lead, with its own will and way,

To a world of new possibilities, where dreams can sway.

It's in taking risks that we discover who we are,

To face our fears, and let our spirit shine like a star,

For it's only by risking that we can truly live,

To experience the thrill of life, and all it has to give.

The journey may be rough, and the path unclear,

But with the courage to risk, we have nothing to fear,

For it's in taking chances that we find our way,

To a future that's bright, and a life that's full of play.

So let go of your doubts, and take that leap,

With the courage to risk, your soul will keep,

For in the end, it's not what we gain or fall,

But the courage to risk it all that defines us all.

In this world of uncertainty, the brave will thrive,

With the courage to risk, they'll surely arrive,

At a place of true freedom, where the heart beats tall,

Guided by the courage to risk it all.

So embrace the unknown, with its twists and turns,

And let your spirit fly, and let your soul burn,

For it's in the journey that we find our way,

To a life of true purpose, and a heart that's here to stay.

The courage to risk it all is the key to life's door,

With each step forward, we become something more,

And though the road may be long, and the challenges tall,

With the courage to risk it all, we will never fall.

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