tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post8710366542210541882..comments2023-10-30T08:00:54.059-04:00Comments on Laurel's Leaves: Thoughts on courageLaurel Garverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-91454434410928699712011-01-06T22:31:51.923-05:002011-01-06T22:31:51.923-05:00Michelle: Being our truest selves is the ultimate ...Michelle: Being our truest selves is the ultimate test of courage, because it means stretching and sacrifice and new identity.<br /><br />Laura: Me, too. It says so much to me about resting in hope that there is One bigger than all our fears who hears us.<br /><br />Susan: It is a very ponderable topic. I'd read about it on Sherrida's blog and mulled for days before posting myself.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-51804364843081904432011-01-06T22:28:37.172-05:002011-01-06T22:28:37.172-05:00Holly: It is encouraging to think that over time w...Holly: It is encouraging to think that over time we gain wisdom AND courage.<br /><br />Elle: Amen. So, so true. <br /><br />Saumya: Here's to a braver you in 2011!<br /><br />GE: I found Chesterton intriguing too. Sometimes doing the scary thing feels like a deathleap, but that's where we really come alive.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-38755550608200158722011-01-06T22:23:48.331-05:002011-01-06T22:23:48.331-05:00Carol: You can be a "courage buddy" with...Carol: You can be a "courage buddy" with me and E.Elle. :-)<br /><br />Tina: I know what you mean, and I felt I've let fear hold me back for too long. Think of Galadriel: "You will find your courage." <br /><br />Shannon: Indeed, some of the most fearsome things aren't the typical dangers, but ordinary relational things. Great quote.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-40844121312567188232011-01-06T18:39:09.721-05:002011-01-06T18:39:09.721-05:00As usual, C.S. Lewis speaks to me! Thanks for the ...As usual, C.S. Lewis speaks to me! Thanks for the inspirational ONE WORD post - I'm still thinking about it! :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-35276526729756785962011-01-06T16:30:55.970-05:002011-01-06T16:30:55.970-05:00"Courage is fear that has said its prayers.&q..."Courage is fear that has said its prayers."<br />~Dorothy Bernard<br /><br />Love that one!Laura S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13934230198562773803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-15740255216783261402011-01-06T16:22:23.759-05:002011-01-06T16:22:23.759-05:00Beautiful post! I have a tile that I display which...Beautiful post! I have a tile that I display which reads: "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." e.e. cummings<br /><br />What a fantastic word to aspire to!Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-63655526855163277442011-01-06T15:39:01.034-05:002011-01-06T15:39:01.034-05:00The Chesterton quote resonates the most with me, a...The Chesterton quote resonates the most with me, although I find all of them interesting ideas on what courage is.Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-33120125293103485582011-01-06T15:30:22.436-05:002011-01-06T15:30:22.436-05:00All of these quotes are beautiful and resonate wit...All of these quotes are beautiful and resonate with me. Courage is something I would like to cultivate more of. This is my favorite quote: "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die."<br />~G.K. Chesterton<br /><br />So true! Thanks for sharing :)Saumyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517289532769906489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-428438892726405312011-01-06T13:19:53.611-05:002011-01-06T13:19:53.611-05:00Courage is doing the right thing in a world that n...Courage is doing the right thing in a world that no longer knows the difference between right and wrong.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687047513163296827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-18342847093361074502011-01-06T13:05:58.641-05:002011-01-06T13:05:58.641-05:00The last one is the best fit for me. Each year I h...The last one is the best fit for me. Each year I hope be a little more courageous than the last.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-38486301330786830122011-01-06T12:50:23.424-05:002011-01-06T12:50:23.424-05:00Love it. My favorite courage quote is:
"Cour...Love it. My favorite courage quote is:<br /><br />"Courage is what is takes to stand up. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."<br />~ UnknownShannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-70596473145731170362011-01-06T12:23:24.231-05:002011-01-06T12:23:24.231-05:00Courage and I aren't good friends :cCourage and I aren't good friends :cTina Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05914428134837892539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-35281713804916607342011-01-06T12:18:07.847-05:002011-01-06T12:18:07.847-05:00Courage is a perfect word for a new year. I think ...Courage is a perfect word for a new year. I think I will have to embrace it myself. This year will be amazing in so many ways, but I know it will bring some moments that will make me want to turn back.Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-5492412433088668792011-01-06T10:53:04.890-05:002011-01-06T10:53:04.890-05:00Amber: Parenthood is a supreme test of courage, bu...Amber: Parenthood is a supreme test of courage, but your love for your daughter will empower you to dig into a well of strength that's deeper than you ever dreamed possible. The Weeks quote does capture that so well.<br /><br />Indigo: That idea of stepping stones is so lovely. Every time one overcomes something difficult, there's forward movement. Here's to a courageous 2011!<br /><br />Margo: both of your possibilities sound great. Hope your consistent focus in 2011 bears good fruit.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-36534787475708220572011-01-06T10:47:17.296-05:002011-01-06T10:47:17.296-05:00Angela: It's on that edge of greatest risk tha...Angela: It's on that edge of greatest risk that we're most alive. <br /><br />Michelle: The biggest risks also often come with the biggest rewards. Wishing you prayerful courage as you face this transition.<br /><br />Kelly: And your quote reminds me of the Phil. 4:6-7 about not being anxious, but instead offering your fears to God, who will give peace that surpasses understanding.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-16020712744352050832011-01-06T10:40:30.716-05:002011-01-06T10:40:30.716-05:00Leigh: Fear saying its prayers says to me that a p...Leigh: Fear saying its prayers says to me that a piece of courage is having trust that God's with us no matter what. <br /><br />Melissa: The cowardly lion! :-) He learned that all along he was more courageous than he gave himself credit for. Love it.<br /><br />Joanne: Exactly--and I know people like this, who face fearsome things without flinching. They are indeed the mature ones to emulate.<br /><br />Lola: Many thanks! It helps knowing my peeps are cheering me on.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-67506986839105773782011-01-06T10:36:36.222-05:002011-01-06T10:36:36.222-05:00Courage is fear that has said its prayers - I love...Courage is fear that has said its prayers - I love that! Great quotes! I think my one-word unresolution for the year is Consistency. Or maybe Focus.Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-12804198745122526442011-01-06T10:33:10.214-05:002011-01-06T10:33:10.214-05:00Jessica: May your future prove bright as you pursu...Jessica: May your future prove bright as you pursue it with zest.<br /><br />Christine: Knowing one has survived tough things should help us face new trials with less fear.<br /><br />Anne: Lovely, isn't it? And I adore your picture of courage walking with faith and hope. So true!<br /><br />Jade: Having the right kind of vision can help, can't it? As you say, seeing what's bigger than our fears, and seeing the strength we do have can help us find our courage.Laurel Garverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03657218435228802535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-11726860948708594662011-01-06T10:24:28.014-05:002011-01-06T10:24:28.014-05:00Wonderful quotes. Courage seems to be the theme fo...Wonderful quotes. Courage seems to be the theme for this coming year. Honestly, I think the act of living takes courage. <br /><br />I've had my share of hard knocks. However, the one that took the most courage and resilience is going deaf six years ago this month.<br /><br />Whenever I falter and question my abilities to face my fears, I remember facing the one fear I thought impossible. If I can conquer that fear, everything else becomes stepping stones. <br /><br />Another quote on fear I found recently is:<br />“To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose one self.” - Soren Kierkegaard<br /><br />May we all find our courageous way into this new year. (Hugs)IndigoSage Ravenwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17143502548162174269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-21105933756666226482011-01-06T10:13:14.413-05:002011-01-06T10:13:14.413-05:00"...to live with fear and not be afraid"..."...to live with fear and not be afraid" resonated with me. I have struggled with anxiety, yet now that I have baby Stella I know that I have to be stronger than my fear and portray sturdy, "I'm here for you, and we're okay," vibes for her sake. They say it takes a village to raise a child -- it also takes COURAGE.Leigh Hutchens Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13974935740527936303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-40535999317063305102011-01-06T10:02:58.514-05:002011-01-06T10:02:58.514-05:00"Courage is fear that has said its prayers.&q..."Courage is fear that has said its prayers." This one struck me the most, but I love all of them. The first thing that came to my mind is that God doesn't give us a spirit of fear and when fear strikes, I pray. Thanks for posting this!Kelly Lymanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14773120663217816189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-72876770628380308012011-01-06T10:00:28.187-05:002011-01-06T10:00:28.187-05:00I like "Courage is fear that has said its pra...I like "Courage is fear that has said its prayers." i need some of that this year as i go from city girl in Arizona to country girl in Montana in 8 months.Michelle Gregoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05747275507200268417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-33813019639788391642011-01-06T09:53:54.094-05:002011-01-06T09:53:54.094-05:00I like the Chesterton quote. I've never though...I like the Chesterton quote. I've never thought of it that way before.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12399082789777816445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-44756393558821612932011-01-06T09:31:52.169-05:002011-01-06T09:31:52.169-05:00These are perfect quotes, Laurel. As I said in you...These are perfect quotes, Laurel. As I said in your last post, 'Courage' is an awesome word for 2011. May your heart be courage filled, may you live fearlessly.<br /><br />And, in the words of Oingo Boingo (also, maybe FDR might have mentioned it...;) "There's nothing to fear but fear itself"<br /><br />Love,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4263988256560129564.post-31399265094311989492011-01-06T09:30:03.457-05:002011-01-06T09:30:03.457-05:00I like the Weeks quote. We'll always have one...I like the Weeks quote. We'll always have one fear or another, but to not "fear" it is quite a success.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03972054718663959694noreply@blogger.com