"Courage is the most important of all the virtues because without courage, 
you can't practice any of the others." 
- Maya Angelou 

Whether or not we agree that courage is the most important virtue, let's appreciate its power and importance. Courage can help us to live our lives to the fullest, face fears, stand up for what we believe in, and make a difference in the world.

Whenever we feel a fear  - or even a hesitancy - to show our true selves to someone, let's reach into our hearts and souls and draw upon courage to be real.  

Actually, I don't know where courage is located in us. I sometimes feel that courage is in my belly, my blood, and my bones, especially in my backbone, as well as in my heart and soul.  

I do know that I can choose courage and use it. And so can you. 

I believe that you and I, along with every other human being, born anywhere at any time, comes into this world with the important gift of courage.  

And so much love, 
Charlene