The Courage to Fail.....Go ahead and try it!

 The Courage to fail leads to.......

- permission and willingness to make mistakes

- being ok not having all the answers

- seeking help when you need it

- speaking up when something isn't working

- sharing ideas in a meeting

- letting go of the outcome

- stopping yourself from worrying about how others may respond

- trusting yourself

By having the Courage to fail, you learn....

- It is ok to make mistakes

- How to accept help from others

- Being vulnerable is a sign of strength

What if - Having the courage to fail gives others an opportunity to help you help yourself by listening, offering support and encouragement to keep going!

Go ahead try it! I promise you will learn something!

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The Courage to Fail

As I recorded a short video titled - The Courage to Fail - I realized I found the Courage to Fail when I was just 4 years old - determined to jump high enough to reach the sturdy branch that stood well above my head on the big oak tree in my front yard. I wanted so much to climb as high as the birds who sat perched on the delicate branches above, overlooking the street upon which I resided.  I must have jumped 100 times before finally grasping the limb and pulling myself up to a sitting position. I still remember the feeling of my heart pounding through my chest and the smile that showed how proud I was for not giving up. I sat on the branch for what felt like hours.  I know this courage to fail inspired resilience in me and opened the pathway for clarity and my Journey2Bloom. 

Today vivid memories came rushing back as I began recalling the many hours I spent sitting on a branch high above the grass, trying to find my place among those on the street below and dreaming of one day having a meaningful impact on the world.  

I will be the first to say I didn't always embrace "The Courage to Fail" and until today I certainly didn't really understand how engrained this statement was within my being.  

As I continue to move through this Journey2Bloom, finding the courage to fail has paved the way for me to help others succeed.

I am beginning to clearly see that The Courage to Fail led me to the courage to endure, the courage to continue on, the courage to learn, grow and has brought me to a crossroads where this Courage to Fail is giving me the Courage to Thrive. 

Tell me about your Courage to Fail! 

Ready to plant the seeds and embark on your path to clarity while traveling alongside me on your very own journey2bloom?  If so, please email me at journey2bloom@gmail.com to connect!

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Emotions are a Funny Thing

Emotions are a funny thing - sometimes showing up as excitement and accomplishment yet just as often as mixed emotions and anxiety.

As I continue to plant the seeds to Bloom, memories and emotions from the start of my #journey2bloom often come rushing back. Today's reflection resulted in emotions of Pride, Fulfillment, Vulnerability, Insecurity and Gratitude.

It led me to delve deeper into which memories triggered each of those emotions and perhaps why.

I finally recognized it revolved around offering and/or receiving help.

When it comes to offering vs. receiving help, For me, the feelings show up as follows:

A sense of Pride and Fulfillment when offering help to others

A sense of Vulnerability and Insecurity when asking for help

A sense of Gratitude when accepting help offered without asking

With today's reflection, I recommit to being open to receive help and open to asking for it when I really need an ear, a hand, some words of wisdom or simply guidance on something I don't know much about. Had I not asked for help 11+ years ago my boys, both with learning differences, would be in a much different place than they are today. Each on their own path, yet each growing and thriving in their own way.

As I shift from passion to execution I know I will learn with each of you because at the center of this community lies empathy, compassion and an unwavering willingness to listen to others thoughts/ideas.  

What feelings show up for you when it comes to offering vs. receiving help?

What happens when you do ask for help?

Why is asking for help so hard for most?

Ready to plant the seeds and embark on your path to clarity while traveling alongside me on your very own journey2bloom?  If so, please email me at journey2bloom@gmail.com to connect!

Coming Soon:

Group  discussions focused on 

Topics important to parents of students with learning differences 

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