I find inspiration in the strangest things. Over the weekend, I saw “Magic Mike XXL” and was impressed with the characters’ dance moves and physicality. Last night as I ran around the marina with the manfriend, I thought of Channing Tatum’s muscles and used that image to push me forward and faster (silly trick, I know, but it worked).
We all find inspiration in different things- whether it’s from people we know, strangers, events, songs, whatever. I can get both physically and emotionally pumped listening to Madonna, or a coffee date with a thoughtful friend. I write with high hopes of inspiring others, using examples of my life as written learning lessons. And with writing, comes courage. My English 101 professor told his freshmen that the best writers write their truths. But sometimes, the truth can be difficult to get out. I don’t know about you, dear reader, but I am not confrontational. I don’t like getting in people’s faces. I don’t like getting in my own face when something’s wrong. Writing is the way I get to be honest with myself- and that honesty takes courage.
“With courage you will dare to take risks, have the strength to be compassionate, and the wisdom to be humble. Courage is the foundation of integrity.” -Mark Twain
I write this post today thinking about all the people who positively inspire me, who show me that courage is truly the absence of fear- it’s time to nut up or shut up, as a friend says. Life is about exploration and risk. It’s about finding the courage to speak. Courage is having the mental strength to do something you think is impossible- for me, it’s starting up my new comedy blog, starting violin lessons and training for a 5k. Courage is being your true self and being confident about that self- with all your tattoos, wild personality and closet full of tulle ballerina skirts. Courage comes from the heart- it’s a mental, physical and emotional aspect I try to inspire everyone with every day.
How do you inspire courage?
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