What if Our Inner Fire Needs Only a Spark of Courage?

What if the inner fire we need to keep us warm requires no matches, just a spark of courage?

Imagine if each of us, young and old, remembered our true power. We are more than we’ve been taught to believe.

Questioning everything takes courage. It’s daunting, especially for anyone scared to speak out or face judgment.

From birth, ideas about how we should live bombard us. Family, friends, school, and media mold us. We conform, often unknowingly, to fit in. We follow expectations and disconnect from our true fire. Over time, we play a role that doesn’t fit. Our soul knows this. It nags, haunts, and may even make us sick. Yet, we resist the call.

By now, we’ve forgotten how to be ourselves. Remembering is slow and humbling. We resist because it’s hard, frightening, and uncertain. The illusions of success and failure trap us. How can we fail if we’re truly ourselves?

When we question why speaking out is scary or why we fear judgment, we start to see the truth. Why do we care so much about external judgment and opinions? Why have we been taught to value validation and praise?

True learning comes from questioning and poking the bear. Will we live in the shadows or break free?

Life is both a gift and a puzzle. There are many paths to explore. We invest so much in planning vacations and adventures, but our biggest opportunity is trekking within.

Our world needs more people who unleash our true selves. This isn’t selfish; it’s a choice. Our world burns from ignorance and compliance. By stepping into our power, we heal through discovery.

Each breath we consciously take illuminates our inner fire. We create an opportunity to infuse our story with valiant energy that propels us toward exploring our opportunities.

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