Courage

Courage is the power to let go of the familiar.  Courage is grace under pressure.  The scars you acquire while exercising courage will never make you feel inferior.  Courage doesn't always roar.  Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says "I'll try again tomorrow". 
These words were said to me by a friend to describe me and it moved me profoundly.  It's always an interesting thing to catch a glimpse of how others see me.  I also find it thought provoking because I have my own perception of who and what i am.  Sometimes the two mesh and sometimes the two are polar opposites. 

I find that I am reflecting on my life and the choices that I have made and am making.  Having turned 30, I'm finding that this year has been about my evolution as a person and I have been presented with MANY opportunities to learn more about myself and the world around me. 

There's an old saying that people come into your life for a reason, season or a lifetime.  I always thought it was a quaint saying and never really gave it much credence or reflection.  Recently, this has come up again in a number of ways through my relationship with food and my personal relationships.  This past year I have worked very hard to open my heart and break down the walls and obstacles that inhibit me from expressing and being my true self.  I have had to learn not to "hold on" out of fear and allow myself to fully experience the richness life has to offer. 

A dear friend of mine gave me great advice to allow myself to experience the journey with all it's beauty without getting tied down with expectations and conditions.  Insightful and valuable advice I assure you, in more ways than one.  I have had to let go of my own expectations around food and what its purpose is in my life.  Food's purpose is not to provide comfort.  Food's purpose is not to be a social aid.  Food's purpose is not to fill a void because I may feel empty, alone or scared.  Food's purpose is not to be a venting agent for me to gorge my emotions on.  These are the expectations I have had of food.  Food, by its very nature, is a beautiful and wonderful thing.  It's sole purpose is to fuel my body, which in turn will allow me to move, express and be who I am. 

Food will be with me for a lifetime, however it is up to me to determine the path and direction of the relationship I have with it and myself. 

Very profound and very insightful. And so very very true. Our journey encompasses our "whole being" not just what the scale reads, or the size of our clothing. Once again, I thank you for sharing such wonderful words of wisdom.
Hugs!

I loved reading this!  We think a lot alike.