The Art of Being Brave

I have been learning more about what it means to be brave and the greatest lessons I learn are from the beautiful humans around me that I have been fortunate to watch grow.

See their hearts are soft and gentle. They may sometimes appear loud or chaotic, but often it is because the softness wasn't seen and so often, in frustration, it is shown.

My heart is still learning this too, as I realise the bravery I see, have encouraged, and spurred on is the same bravery in me that is trying just to be heard and seen.

The concept of bravery is often thought to be this heroic or grand gesture. However, I challenge that and think it is the ability to allow yourself to find a safe place to learn.

The purest form of bravery is not grandiose and loud, I don't think or the one that is often the most common nature of human pursuit.

It is the courage to be vulnerable and allow yourself to express your heart and the small steps that push you towards trying as even when scary, to try is what you still choose.

 So brave ones, please do not despair, as I know you may often doubt this reality and think it's the opposite of brave, but your willingness to be open is what will get you far.

I am sorry that everyone won't understand, but I see you and I hope the right people will see it in time and in that, I hope you learn with safety you are free to be who you already are.