One isn't necessarily born with courage, but one is born with potential. Without courage, we cannot practice any other virtue with consistency. We can't be kind, true, merciful, generous, or honest.
~ Maya Angelou
Pond Reflection
Whenever confronted with a ghost, walk straight into it, and it will disappear.
~ Alan Watts
Tallulah
Let me not pray to be sheltered from dangers
but to be fearless in facing them.
Let me not beg for the stilling of my pain
but for the heart to conquer it.
Let me not look for allies in life's battlefield
but to my own strength.
Let me not crave in anxious fear to be saved
but hope for the patience to win my freedom.
~ Rabindranath Tagore
Paynes Creek
One of the most beautiful take aways from walking 30 miles over mountains on the AT was learning to overcome myself in moments of anxiety and fear. I recently also took up mountain biking with @dirt.punk and @kalibhubbard. Giving up on the trail before the AT on a hard climb on my bike was easy. Now, I know it's not worth it to give up because I know what I am capable of. I CAN DO ANYTHING I SET MY MIND TO. Striving harder, pushing my limits, and keeping on going fearlessly no matter how many tries and how hard it is.. overcoming myself and having fun while doing it..
