“Never let the fear of striking out 
keep you from playing the game." - Babe Ruth

There is no shame in losing or failing at anything. So may we be boldly and graciously brave.

However we step up to the plate - whether it's to 
play a sport, 

make music, 

publish a book, 
apply for a job 
or to a school, 
pursue a relationship, 
seek forgiveness, 
try out for a play, 
invent a problem-solving device, 
run for office, 
foster peace

or step toward any of our dreams,

we face the risk of failure.
No matter. If we fail, we learn things and try again.

May we use the courage that's been granted to us.

With faith, hope, love and courage,
Charlene
  

THE THIRD GIFT IS COURAGE.   
 May you speak and act with confidence
and use courage to follow your own path.       
-from The Twelve Gifts of Birth