Courage

Today while I was waiting for my daughter to finish up her volunteer work at the animal shelter, I looked up to see this cutie looking back at me.  I though maybe it had gotten loose from the shelter.  My daughter was coming out right then, so I had her run back in to see if someone was missing a pet.  Turns out it was one of many wild rabbits that live right around the building.  With so many dogs coming in and out every day, I thought it was a bold choice of homes for a bunny!  Plus, as I sat down on the grass it hopped right over to me and put it's nose on my hand to check me out.  Fearless.

Maybe she was brave because she had a friend not far from her side…
Always good to have support.  🙂

I've been thinking about courage a lot lately.  In fact, you might notice a new little box on the right side of my blog that says "This is my Courageous Year".  I signed up last night for an e-course with Kate Swoboda that will start in January 2010 and I'm so excited about it.  There are a few changes I've been wanting to make in my life and now is the time.  No more waiting.  I already have support from my good friends and family.  I decided that Kate's e-course would be just the thing to shore me up if I start to falter.  The first 10 weeks will focus, among other things, on Self Care and Balance.  Certainly something I'll need to be reminded of as I move in a new direction!  We can't be successful by any standard if we're not taking care of ourselves, right?

Taking a deep breath now and moving boldly toward what I love instead of just away from what I fear.  Feels better that way, don't you think? 

Sorry to be so enigmatic.  I'm realizing that I didn't really tell you what my new direction is.  But for now, I'm keeping it under my hat.  I've noticed that sometimes talking about what I want to do takes the energy right out of actually doing it.

♥