Cultivating Courage

Today on the blog, a roundup of quotes to help you cultivate courage:

-          “History has shown us that courage can be contagious, and hope can take on a life of its own.” — Michelle Obama

-          “You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.” — Maya Angelou

-          “Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to an end requires some of the same courage that a soldier needs. Peace has its victories, but it takes brave men and women to win them.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

-          “Courage originally meant ‘To speak one’s mind by telling all one’s heart.’” — Brené Brown

-          “Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” — James Baldwin

-          “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.” — Rosa Parks

-          “We have to be braver than we think we can be, because God is constantly calling us to be more than we are.” ― Madeleine L’Engle

-          “The most fundamental aggression to ourselves, the most fundamental harm we can do to ourselves, is to remain ignorant by not having the courage and the respect to look at ourselves honestly and gently.” ― Pema Chödrön

-          “Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow.” — Mary Anne Radmacher

-          “Where your fear is, there is your task.” —  Carl Jung