Begin somewhere. Take one deep breath and dive.

Plunge into the core of your most persistent fear or your greatest joy.

Grow comfortable with the act of exploration.

Well, maybe not comfortable, but confident of your ability to be sure footed on slick rocks, steady while the winds gust.

Well, maybe not entirely confident, but willing to set out despite persistent doubts, breathing your way into whatever you are facing.

Well, maybe not even all that willing, but you take it anyway, that first step into the unknown.

Courage is starting where there is no secure outcome, no sure result.

The secret is you can begin again at any time. Take one deep breath and dive.

Danna Faulds