Brave

I got a BRAVE tattoo on my left side this year because I wanted to be reminded that no matter what life throws at us, we get to choose how we handle it. I didn't say we get to choose what comes our way, but the response is all ours. And so I took the stance of bravery.

But being brave isn't just a response to something, it's about being proactive. It's fighting for something you believe in, it's about taking risks, and refusing to be confined by walls. And here's the thing... WE build up these walls ourselves. People don't confine us. We do. We have the choice to move forward or let things weigh us down. We decide who we will let in. We decide who we keep out and there is some value in that if it is filled with negativity. But we should never hide from the opportunity of living a life that we are destined for. And so we must be brave and start tearing the walls down. And it's going to be a battle, an internal one more than anything. But we can win it.

I got to hear Shaun T speak recently at a Beachbody event and he is someone who has suffered a lot in his life and could have just thrown in the towel multiple times. He reminded me that when struggles come our way, we have to push through it...not turn away. And I mean cut STRAIGHT through it. We have to get comfortable with the uncomfortable so we can truly be our best. And once that happens we can give our best to those most important in our life. And I have truly started doing that. And I've come to some profound realizations about myself...but that is for another blog.

I can tell you this. I think that we all want someone or something to save us. We will search to the end of the earth thinking that somehow it can fill a void for us and make us whole. But what must be found is ourself. We can find ourselves in a storm & hitting rock bottom...but we can also find ourselves in the sunlight and taking some time to let God speak to our hearts. But we have to stop and listen. And it takes bravery to take a good hard look at who we are and take action to change our mindset, habits, and lifestyle.

And so I am bravely living my truth now. I will not apologize for how I feel, but will seek forgiveness when I have hurt someone. I will speak from my heart and let those who I care about know at that moment. I will not wait. I will find true unconditional love and never settle for less because I do believe in fairy tales. Being brave does not mean you want to be on a journey alone, but it means having the right person by your side and a soft place for your heart to fall. Falling in love is brave. I will take risks with everything that pulls on my heart strings and I will show my girls that being brave doesn't always mean we are strong in every moment, but it does mean that we won't ever give up and will always look ahead to a new day and new beginning.

And so I leave you with one of my favorite songs and call your heart to be brave too. What other way is there to live? Find your truth, own it, and free your soul.

Xo,

Natalie Rene

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