Strength and Courage Part II

This post is for my friend Christie who had the strength and courage to share part of her past with our friends on Daily Mile yesterday.  I know that it can be hard to do, but I am sure that there are many people who look up to you for your wonderful example and positive attitude. ☺

I found this poem sometime ago and posted it back in September of last year.  I posted it on my fridge so I could be reminded of its message each day.  My daughter liked it and came up with some of her own that I really like too, which I have added as part 2.

Strength and Courage

It takes strength to be certain; it takes courage to have doubts.

It takes strength to fit in; it takes courage to stand out.

It takes strength to share a friend’s pain; it takes courage to feel your own pain.

It takes strength to hide your own pain, it takes courage to show it and deal with it.

It takes strength to stand guard; it takes courage to let down your guard.

It takes strength to conquer; it takes courage to surrender.

It takes strength to endure abuses; it takes courage to stop them.

~Author unknown~

 

Strength and Courage Part 2

It takes strength to finish something; it takes courage to start it.

It takes strength to write the words; it takes courage to say them.

It takes strength to be known; it takes courage to watch someone else shine.

It takes strength to join a group; it takes courage to be yourself.

It takes strength to dream; it takes courage to carry it out.

It takes strength to follow; it takes courage to lead.

It takes strength to stand on your own; it takes courage to ask for help up.

It takes strength to have feelings; it takes courage to truly feel them.

~Cami Anderson~