“A bird is safe in its nest—but that is not what its wings are made for.” ~Amit Ray
Becoming all that we are meant to be always requires taking risks before we can fully soar. What one small leap out of your next might you take today to try your wings?
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“If I waited until I had all my ducks in a row, I’d never get across the street. Sometimes you just have to gather up what you’ve got and make a run for it.” ~Judge Lynn Toler⠀
Conditions will likely never be perfect for you to follow your dream, start that new thing, or make the change you’re considering. That’s ok. Do it anyway! You’ll get farther by doing your best with what you’ve got than you will by waiting forever for a mythical perfect before starting.
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“I admire people who could have turned cold after everything they’ve been through but still chose love anyway. There’s strength in that.” ~Keneilwe D Mhlanga⠀
My natural tendency after being wounded is to shut down my heart and hold everyone at a distance. I admire people who can keep their hearts open and choose love even in the face of having been wounded. That is strength indeed.
“Our willingness to own and engage with our vulnerability determines the depth of our courage and the clarity of our purpose.” ~Brené Brown
Being willing to engage with our own vulnerability is not a form of weakness; it’s a sign of courage and strength.
How well do you engage with your vulnerability?
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