Courage Isn't Always Applauded (But That's Okay)

 Courage Isn't Always Applauded (But That's Okay)

There’s a line from The Princess Diaries that has always stayed with me:

"Courage is not the absence of fear but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. The brave may not live forever, but the cautious do not live at all. From now on you will be traveling the road between who you think you are and who you can be! The key is to allow yourself to make the journey."

Since reclaiming my show and reflecting on the journey of service, I’ve been thinking about what courage truly means—not the kind that gets applause, but the kind that sometimes gets you misunderstood, doubted, or even ridiculed.

I’ve known since I was a child that I came here to assist. I walked this path for years with little support, but I had the courage to follow my soul—to do what was right, love where I could, and stand up for those being harmed. I am soft and strong, and I still AM.

The Simple, Profound Answer

And yes… even though I’ve known all along, there are days when I stop, shake my head, scream into my pillow, and shout up at the Universe: "Why did I sign up for this? Why am I here trying to help people who don’t seem to care?"

Then I look out my window. I see the beauty of life—the trees, the sun, and a smiling baby in their parents' arms, full of innocence and wonder. And I remember. This is why. This is why I keep showing up.

My cat jumps up with dirty paws and purrs against me. I shake my head…then I remember…And I realize again… this is why too.

Years ago, my spiritual teachers told me two things that defined my journey:

• "If you see something in your life and you say, ‘Someone should do something about that,’ that someone is you."
• "Where you are going, you’re going to have to believe in yourself no matter what anyone says."

My job is to co-create a solution-based world, and I wish to do this with others who are ready, willing, and wanting to follow the road of peace, love, and solutions for all concerned.

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💡 Reflection for you:

Where do you look out into the world and say this exact thing: “Someone should do something about that…”?

Where in your life are you showing up courageously, even when no one sees or applauds?

With love, courage, and a little cosmic humor, Rose and Friends (Furry and Unseen)

P.S. Maybe you didn’t need a near-death experience either… maybe you’ve always known, in your own way, why you’re here. 🌟

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