Courage is a heart word. The root of the word courage is cor – the Latin word for heart. In one of its earliest forms, the word courage meant ‘To speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.’

Courage originally meant ‘To speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.’

You can choose courage or you can choose comfort. You cannot have both.

One of the most painfully inauthentic ways we show up in our lives sometimes is saying 'yes' when we mean 'no,' and saying 'no' when we mean 'hell yes.'

When we fail to set boundaries and hold people accountable, we feel used and mistreated.

Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.

Belonging starts with self-acceptance... Believing that you're enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic.

Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are.

Spirituality is recognizing and celebrating that we are all inextricably connected to each other by a power greater than all of us and that our connection to that power and to one another is grounded in love and compassion. Practicing spirituality brings a sense of perspective, meaning, and purpose to our lives.

When we spend our lives waiting until we’re perfect or bulletproof before we walk into the arena, we ultimately sacrifice relationships and opportunities that may not be recoverable, we squander our precious time, and we turn our backs on our gifts, those unique contributions that only we can make.