true essence

Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear.
Ambrose Redmoon

You. Hold on tight to what you know. Sit for just a moment and take a breath. And notice what you know to be true. What you know to be real. What resonates deep within. Breathe. Just notice. It may be that only shadows of what you know to be true appear today. And tomorrow. And the day after that. And the day after that. But, when the moment comes and you make the choice to hold on to courage by your fingertips as you acknowledge the fear that lives within you…that moment that is today…that is the moment when the shadows shift into the glowing flame that is your heart. That is the moment you begin to become the true essence of yourself.

Comments

[heather]

There is nothing like the shift is there, so honest, so clear, completetly safe. Such wisdom, have a wonderful weekend.

[Kamsin]

Really beautiful post. And I love that quote.

[Dreamer Girl]

Powerful words...

xo Sophie

[J.Valentine]

Your blog is a blessing and a gift. Thank you for your healing words...

[Kristine]

I love it all - the quote, the photo, the thoughts expressed.
very inspirational
now I need time to go and think about it all...

[Regina Clare Jane]

Thank you for this today, dear Liz. I needed to hear this... so badly.

[deirdre]

That's a great quote. And your words are comforting and reassuring.

[ACey]

lovely photo and sentiment

[Kelly]

I needed these exact words today. Just these words. K

[Jamie]

Beautiful. Thanks, Liz.

[M]

This is beautiful, LIz. really made me stop and take a deep breath, have a grateful moment.
Thank you.

[ceanandjen]

Very wise and heartfelt words..a gentle, yet powerful reminder. xoxoxox

[Sky]

i wonder if the bracelet is working its joyful, brave powers for someone else right now - maybe someone who doesn't yet know how to take a deep breath, who doesn't yet know much about who she is but is beginning to learn, who isn't yet ready to hold onto courage alone. someone who may have needed the bracelet to make it through one more day and night might be thanking the universe for the beautiful gift.

this post is beautiful. so are you!

[megg]

Beautifully put Liz - and are you taking your own advice too?

[kristen]

your words of late dear liz, make me feel better.

[Lisa]

thanks, liz. i've come across your lovely blog via carla blazek at zenamoon. i wanted to say thanks for writing your latest post. it was perfect timing for me. i couldn't find a track-back link to it and wanted to let you know i made note of you and your words on my blog. wishing you a real and wonderful day.

[hel]

Thank you. I needed the reminder. I'm also hanging on to courage, waiting.

[erica]

me too- i needed this.

[Patry Francis]

What incredibly wise words--both Redmoon's and your own.

[Ali la Loca]

What lovely sentiments, Liz. I love coming here and getting these reminders about how I want to live each day.

Also, about the whole bracelet thing... I have a necklace that is similarly infused with meaning. I have worn it for 10 years and often think about how desperate I'd feel if I lost it. So, 2 years ago, before moving to Moz, I finally decided to do something about it. I got the image on the pendant tattooed into my back! Now I'm not afraid of losing the necklace anymore because what it represents is literally on my skin. I am the necklace, which, I suppose, is that whole "lesson" about you being the superhero to start with.

[Frida World]

What a beautiful, wise, wonderful post.

Thank you.

[Swirly]

Beautiful quote and wonderful message...thank you

[Jessie]

oh my god, girl--where have i been? i'll tell you where i've been. i signed up for bloglines a couple months ago and for some reason it doesn't tell me when you've updated. i've stupidly made a habit out of bloglines...and look at what i've missed!!

i can't even tell you what good timing this was for me to come her and read your words. i have been seriously. struggling. these past few days (few months, few years)...sometimes i feel myself bouncing around at the bottom of it all and then i came up for air and found my way here and...i feel like you have put words to a part of my struggles. i feel like, in your own way, you understand the difficulties of living from the heart.

this comment is getting too long...but i just want to say thank you. THANK YOU. Thank you, liz...just for BEING.

ps.
i was thinking about you and your grandma the other day. i don't know why...but you were in my mind and in my heart.

love you,
j.

[la vie en rose]

mmmmmm....yes....