Brave

I have been doing a lot a traveling to and from appointments. Although some of the time I spend contemplating and wondering, I cannot do that all of the time. I tend to listen to the radio to give me noise. I have found some pretty great songs that are so motivating.

Today, as I was commuting to my appointment, a song came on that I had heard before but took on a whole different meaning. What song is it? Brave (Sara Bareilles) It hit me when I heard the line "let the words fall out. Honestly, I want to see you be brave." I began to think how many times do we yield our own progress because we are too scared to what may happen, or don't think we can do it, or lack the courage to take that blind leap of faith. Yet, if we are brave, we won't worry about those things.

What is the hardest part about what you are facing? What can you do to be brave so that you can see the success? How you get rid of the fears that plague you?

Here's my story. Currently, I am in vocal therapy because I have been without a voice for 3 months. These three months have been difficult. Through the therapy, I have realized that I am scared to make certain noises. I am struggling being loud, because I lack the confidence in everything function correctly. I fall back on the old habits, which are easier and more comfortable. As I listened to this song, it reminded me what therapist has said about letting the words come out naturally and making it easier. Today she even mentioned it takes confidence. This part of the song hit me at that point:

"Everybody’s been there,
Everybody’s been stared down by the enemy
Fallen for the fear
And done some disappearing,
Bow down to the mighty
Don’t run, stop holding your tongue
Maybe there’s a way out of the cage where you live
Maybe one of these days you can let the light in
Show me how big your brave is"

We have to face our fears (easier said than done, I know). If people choose to judge us, that is their problem. If things don't work out or come out exactly how we want them to, there is always next time. We can take these experiences, be brave, and make each effort a little better and a little easier.

Through this loss of vocal ability, I have learned how important our words and speech really can be. It has made me realize that when I talk, I want it to be something that will help someone, help me, or make a difference.

Think for a minute of a trial you are facing. How has it affected you and how has your fear impeded the process? Now think, how can you change that fear and show "how big your brave is"?

Check out the video. It is super-fun and made me smile.