Empower Your Life ~ Embrace Courage

Today's inspiration is about Courage.

So many people look at others and notice those who undertake act of courage. Not everyone is acknowledged or realises how strong they are as individuals. In times of conflict, all over the world there are people who have stepped out in a courageous role to fight for what they think is right. Some people have no choice - they have to fight for their life. More closer to home there are people who facing tremendous difficulties in life, some have found their worlds turned upside down, others have disabilities and some even finding the courage within to face and come to terms with terminal illness.

It takes courage to be strong for other people. It takes courage to speak out - it took a great deal of courage for me to speak out publicly; especially address wrongs, but if I stay silent and watch people being hurt, used and abused - am I not contributing to the problem? Is it so wrong to speak out?

My journey is about healing and growth - to empower other people....I am secure in who I am as a person which is why, I am at ease empowering others to be all they can be. This is my life path.

It takes courage to drop the mask to be your vulnerable self - Did you know your core being is not so vulnerable? If anything you are a very courageous person indeed. Your own inner strength has brought you to be where you are today. You do not need to pretend or be anyone else other than who you are. While there are people who are working hard to impress others with titles and positions of status, this is taking the individual far from their core being....A courageous heart is a noble heart.

In times of feeling vulnerable and insecure next to other people, keep a reality check. As long as you know who you are and are honest with yourself, you reflect this to the outside world. You do not need to sell yourself or pretend to be someone you are not - if you do, you are likely to be called up on your mask or attract people who are also out to impress. Is it not better to be valued as a person for who you are inside? Or to duck and dive - bending the rules to see fit, yet knowing somewhere, someone will remind you that are just the same as everyone else. Our roles or professions are not who we are.

The fact is You and I are all individuals. You are special. You are a courageous person too.

You are an inspirational light to everyone you know.

Pauline Maria

Copyright 2009 - All Rights Reserved

Being in Love....

Having listened and experienced the turmoil of a man in love - scared to love and sabbotage his potential future because he cannot heal the past, I can relate to the stupid things they can say, and then when going to far - maybe to test how far they can go, to say 'I Love You' - and each time this happens, I am not the only person who has wondered, how many more times....When women love, and I mean really love - we love unconditionally. But we can still hurt deeply. We women when we are really in love - we are vulnerable too. There is nothing worse than friends meaning well, but often their opinions, fears and ideals are based on their own perceptions and not everyone says 'what do you really want? Is this the one for you? If you love him or her, go for it!!! This week I have been caught up in helping a couple communicate with each other and listen to each other...not what they think the other person is thinking. When they got together I recall saying, This is YOUR relationship....only YOU know what you find special in each other and if anyone tries to interfere - especially to create doubts, ask Yourself - are you prepared to give up each other because of what someone else says. These are some hard lessons I have had to personally face....When we seek real lasting love in our heart and soul - nothing less will do. When we find that soulmate relationship, it is a relationship that tests us to assist our healing and help us grow. Some of these relationships are lasting..others will part ways, for a greater love. In the heart of both individuals, is the knowledge if a relationship is mutual; based on unconditional love and meant to last a lifetime.

I wish you much love and a lifetime of happiness!!!

Pauline Maria


Article By Pauline Maria Copyright 2009 ~ All Rights Reserved