Show Up Anyway

I have come to accept myself with all my weaknesses as well as my strengths.  I no longer run away from my negative feelings and emotions that once overwhelmed and incapacitated me, but come to face them without fear.  “The Joy of Practice” by Chan Tue Nghiem from A Joyful Path by Thich Nhat Hanh

I’ve been absolutely terrified every moment of my life and I’ve never let it keep me from doing a single thing that I wanted to do.  Georgia O’Keefe

There is a force in the universe forever on the side of those brave enough to trust it.  Nancy Van Fleet

Here’s the secret: nobody’s ready.  Every single day, each of us receives some kind of offer in our shaking hands and feels unqualified to accept it.  It’s up to us to become bold enough to trust the opportunity, come out of hiding, and start dancing with life – to be messy and complicated and show up anyway.  Glennon Doyle

You have omnipotence at your command and eternity at your disposal.  Khephra Burns

Old way of thinking: If I don’t try, I can’t fail.  New: If I don’t try, I will definitely fail.