How To Be Brave

We’ve all grown up with the concept of bravery and admire people who take risks, but what about in our own lives? Do you lack the courage to do what you say you are going to in order to change your life and your relationship? Are you ready to be brave?

1. You cannot be brave unless you are scared; otherwise it is bravado, not true bravery.
   • Bravery has nothing to do with ego. It is not about being the toughest kid on the block.
   • Real bravery comes when you are scared, nervous. You feel scared but do it anyway.
   • Do not let being scared keep you from the things you want.

2. Fear is simply a barometer that says “unknown territory.”
   • “Unknown territory” is where you have to go to get to a new place.
   • The only times we are not in the least bit apprehensive is when we do something comfortable and familiar.
   • Change the paradigm of “unknown territory.” Rather than it being something scary… feel the adventure!!

3. What you are most afraid of will set you free.
   • This is the big one. Nothing has the power to emancipate you more than conquering your fears.
   • There is something about reaching deep inside and connecting with your spirit; strength springs forth in ways we didn’t know were possible.
   • Never let the fear of rejection keep you from reaching out to make the connection.

4. You must be vulnerable, open, to be brave.
   • Vulnerability means you are willing to touch your soft underbelly, the part that is hidden from the outside world.
   • When we connect to that part, we acknowledge all parts of our Self, not just the parts we like and accept.
   • When you accept the “good, the bad and the ugly,” you automatically become congruent; as a result, you re-claim your power, you become brave.

5. You feel good about yourself when you face your demons.
   • NOTHING makes you feel better about yourself than facing the creepies.
   • We all have demons – that is the human condition and not something we need to feel ashamed of.
   • Facing your demons makes you brave.

Comments

[MsOvercomer]

I have a fear of applying for jobs that I know I am capable of. I just feel like they will end up firing me or (like in the past, supervisors "pinned" something on me that was not true. I would really love to get back to work in my field of business/accounting or human services of which I will have a degree in soon. What can I do to overcome this fear of rejection?

[Chandra Alexander]

There is no way to overcome this fear without facing it. What's in the past is in the past. You have the ability to create a new present with what you think and feel. To know you love certain work is a blessing and something you need to be very grateful for. There is nothing better than being paid for doing work you love.
Step up and apply for a job in your field and know today is a new day. You can do it.