Courage is a willingness to act from the heart

Jean Shinoda Bolen

Our word "courage" comes form the French word coeur, "heart." Courage is a willingness to act from the heart, to let your heart lead the way, not knowing what will be required of you next, and if you can do it.

~ Jean Shinoda Bolen in GODS IN EVERYMAN

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Is sorrow the true wild?

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