Oxford dictionary defines brave as ready to face and endure danger or pain; showing courage.

But is that really all there is to being brave?

If I am to define brave, I don’t think I can in just one sentence.

I think bravery is more than just what Oxford dictionary is saying.

Bravery is a whole lot of complicated things. Big things, small things, unspoken things, unseen things and unknown things.

Bravery is speaking your truth. In your own words. Even if it’s painful. Even if it’s difficult. Even if it’s ugly.

Bravery is loving yourself, no matter how flawed you think you are.

Bravery is speaking up for what you believe in.

Bravery is fighting against the norm of “fitting in.”

Bravery is living a life dictated by you, not by someone else’s idea of what and how it should be.

Bravery is facing each day with hope and love and kindness.

Bravery is showing empathy when no one else does.

Bravery is being the smaller person when there’s pride in being the bigger one.

Bravery is being silent on times when loud feels and look more powerful.

Bravery is admitting you’re wrong.

Bravery is showing up when all want you want to do is give up.

Bravery is forgiving someone so you can heal.

Bravery is letting go of the past so you can appreciate the present and look forward to the future.

Bravery is loving life and everything else that comes with it.

Bravery is believing in yourself when no one else does.

Bravery is you.

What about you, what is brave to you?

Until next time,