“I don’t know where it is
you find courage. There isn’t a map. It sort of follows the road of emotion.
Sometimes stopping your conviction in anger, other times parking beside fear.
Courage plays no favorites, takes no sides. It can be impressive as a walk on
Venus or as simple as kiss. And sometimes in our darkest hours, courage is all
we have.” -- Unknown
We hear it so repetitively. “Do
something good. Have courage to step out and make a difference.”
But what does that really mean? How can I be courageous? How can I catch courage?
Many of us perform acts of courage everyday. However, we are just unaware
of these small victories. Did you wake up this morning and get out of bed,
ready for the day? Well, there’s courage right there! Being ready to tackle the
day that is before you with whatever obstacle you may face. Sometimes, it’s not
always about looking at the puzzle as a whole. Sometimes, it’s about the little
pieces, even if there are some jagged edges that don’t seem to work. It is
about having the ability to overcome and see past these obstacles. Every time
to put a smile on your face and give it your best effort. Maybe you don’t get
your dance routine right the first time. Maybe you miss the net for a game winning
soccer goal. Maybe you don’t get the grade you were hoping for on a test. You
can reminisce over these downers. Or, you can to find that little spark of
encouragement deep within you telling you to get back on your feet and try one
more time. This is courage. One little step. Knowing that we are
capable of accomplishing our dreams. We all have courage. Sometimes, it is just
becoming aware of the courage we already have and blossoming from
that.
Be yourself
Be courageous
Be distinguished
Much love,
Lauren
Lauren Hoppa is a college freshman at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma majoring in Athletic Training.
Originally from Parker, Colorado, Lauren was a participant in the Distinguished Young Women program and was selected as the Distinguished Young Woman of Colorado for 2012. Learn more about Lauren here!
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