Courage Under Fire…An Empowering Part of Emotional Health
Isn’t it true, that when we talk about an empowering lifestyle that we so often focus only on our physical & mental health…two obviously important elements. But there is one part of an empowering lifestyle that we seem to be either uncomfortable discussing, or are unclear as to its importance…with respect to our emotional health…that is “courage under fire”. I call it the “guts” to “push through” no matter what. Whether it is a business start-up, that first vocal solo, or asking that special person out on a first date, you got to have “guts”. I see so many people standing on the sidelines, because they have fear of what someone else might think, or that they might fail. Failure onlyhappens when you do not try.
If Tina Frundt did not have“courage under fire”, she could not help so many young girls get away from the “sex slave” trade. She is a true Angel of the Night and an American Hero. Watch this video and experience true “courage under fire”.
Nelson Mandela said, “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were all meant to shine, as children do. It is not just in some of us, it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fears, our presence automatically liberates others.” what he said and did was another fantastic example of “courage under fire”. do you have it? Is your lifestyle healthy and empowered from this liberation? Make it happen…push through.
Being an entrepreneur has given me a deep appreciation for individuals who are success oriented and never give up. The drive to always “push through” is a trait of successful people.
I have been fortunate to associate myself with many successful individuals over my life. It began with my father who instilled in me the ability to step outside of the box…to create something out of nothing. He taught me the importance of integrity in business...traits that I have incorporated into the various business models I employ.
I spent the first ten years of my career in the medical field. I worked side by side with amazing individuals who put their own self-interests aside in order to nurture others back to good health. Many times I witnessed life and death situations. It was always humbling to experience the team-work that evolved around trying to save a lives.
As my career path evolved into the business world, not only could I bring those experiences into my persona, I saw a need to spread information…real information for real situations. A close friend of mine began to mentor me in aspects of blogging. He has given me incredible insight into how a blog should be developed…how to focus my passion for helping mentor people to becoming successful entrepreneurs. This passion for mentoring others began when I was a young child and continues today. It is not about me, but rather those who have influenced my life.
I am a work-out addict and a real “ski dog”. Sorry guys and gals…I do not “ride”. I live for deep powder and steep chutes. I love the feeling of looking over the edge of a steep run…feel my heart beat faster with that adrenaline rush and then “jump in”. I love golf…but I always wonder if I will ever break 100…lol! Most of all, I love my wonderful family…they are the best! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you feel empowered today.
