Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Courage 101


Courage is about learning to harness fear, channeling it into positive energy to overcome whatever challenge lies ahead.  Courage is about doing something you’re afraid to do—not because it’s wrong or evil but because it requires extending your limits, going into the unknown, or even transcending what was thought to be possible.

Tomorrow morning will be the first practice for the 2012-2013 Wolf Pack Swimming & Diving team.  It’s natural (and probably prudent) to have anxiety about the beginning of the season.  But it’s vital to channel that fear into positive thoughts about the fulfilling journey ahead.  This little girl learning to ski jump epitomizes the kind of courage our team strives for:

The little girl’s fist-pumping shadow at the end is the priceless award for being courageous.

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