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“Whatever brings you joy and zest will enhance your ability to act bravely.”

Joy Courage Bravery

Book:The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

Source: The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

“Everything in this world that is truly worth doing takes practice. Courage is no exception.”

Book:The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

Source: The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

“But what is courage? In a world saturated with images of action-figure bravado, we may mistakenly believe that courage is the absence of fear. Instead, it is the capacity to think, speak, and act despite our fear and shame.”

Book:The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

Source: The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

“Finding your voice in an unequal power arrangement—especially when the more powerful person is shaming you—takes a great amount of courage.”

Voice Courage Courage Quotes Voice Quotes

Book:The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

Source: The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

“There is courage in speaking. We voice our differences, we share real feelings, we address a painful emotional issue, open a family secret, tell the truth. We take a clear position on things that matter to us. We clarify the limits of what we can or can’t do. We speak not with the intention of getting comfortable but with the intention of being our best selves, even though we may be shaking in our boots.”

Courage Speaking Speak Out

Book:The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self

Source: The Dance of Fear: Rising Above Anxiety, Fear, and Shame to Be Your Best and Bravest Self