On the Coast – Families Issue 100 I June/July 2019 | Page 31

Life provides us many opportunities and means to explore courage. Some define courage as strength or bravery and some define it as a choice. is the choice to ask for help or to give it. Courage lays as the foundation for living a rich and full life. Besides the great wins you will receive in your personal growth and experience, would you like to know another reason you embracing courage is wonderful? Because your children are watching you… How have you been courageous in your life? Some of you will know you are the epitome of courage. Others will believe you have no evidence of this in your world. Though I don’t know you, I would disagree. Being a mother is courageous. To trust is to demonstrate courage. To live your truth can require courage. Courage is the conscious decision to play at this game of life, though you know the outcome is uncertain, with no win guaranteed nor closure or happy ending promised. When you act courageously, you accept this awareness and affirm, ‘I’m going forward with this anyway. I have to live. I have to try. I have to give my all.’ Your motivation may be your personal circumstances, or your courage could be inspired by another’s need, such as a loved one’s hardship. The reason is irrelevant – when you call on courage, it will answer you. And courage’s best supporter? The act of being grateful in the face of devastation or fear. Gratitude is the best friend of courage, the enthusiast, the confidant and the trusted. Choose courage, and practice gratitude so you may truly live the width and depth of your life. All the love and all the sadness. All the joy and all the sorrow. Invite courage in. ‘Welcome old friend. It’s time we play’. Sincerely, Catherine The Fun way to become bilingual!  French  Spanish  Mandarin  German for 2-12 year olds • fun before & after-school programs • lots of fun activities, drama, music & games • experienced and enthusiastic teachers • supported by fantastic fun activities online at Babelzone – visit our website for a FREE TRIAL Contact us to start a language program at your kid’s childcare, or a before or after school class at your child’s primary school. 0430 286 590 [email protected] www.lcfclubs.com.au Clare Marcangelo REGISTERED NUTRITIONIST Caring, practical treatment plans for your family. Specialising in childhood behavioural issues, learning and anxiety. Working with families for over 20 years COVERED BY MOST PRIVATE HEALTH FUNDS Phone [phone] to book or go to Catherine is a mother, life coach, early childhood teacher and is co-founder of Developing Dreams, a locally owned company which provides an Early Learning Centre and Coaching Services for mothers. Please email [email protected] or call 4358 3155 for more information. www.erinanutrition.com.au FOR MORE INFORMATION ATMS29747 ABN 89456352713 JUNE/JULY – ISSUE 100 31