Finding Courage

Finding Courage
Author: Jane M. Bedell
Publisher: Beyond Words Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2004
Genre: Children
ISBN: 9781582701103

This inspiring collection of biographies of young heroes, who fought for a greater cause in the world, includes short profiles of a "Kid with Courage" from each of the 50 states as well as quotes from famous people about being courageous and standing up for one's beliefs.

Finding Inner Courage

Finding Inner Courage
Author: Mark Nepo
Publisher: Conari Press
Total Pages: 306
Release: 2011-02-01
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 1609255135

Mark Nepo has been interviewed by Oprah on her Soul Series radio network and his The Book of the Awakening has been featured in O, The Oprah magazine and on the Oprah TV show. In this book, Mark invites readers to explore their own inner core through the stories of ordinary people, political activists, artists, spiritual teachers from a variety of traditions. These are people who have faced themselves, their warts and weaknesses. They have stood by the courage of their convictions in all kinds of moments, great and small. Nepo's insights and commentary are spot on, and help readers relate the stories of others to their own lives. The book is divided into three sectionsfinding our inner core, standing by our inner core, and sustaining the practice of living from that place. Each of the nearly 60 brief essays and stories elucidates and inspires. Nepo's broad range of stories and people, of traditions and insights, offers myriad ways for readers to relate to their own search for courage. The late Howard Zinn said of this book, "A poetic, profoundly thoughtful rumination on how we might live."

Choosing Courage

Choosing Courage
Author: Jim Detert
Publisher: Harvard Business Press
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2021-05-18
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 164782009X

An inspirational, practical, and research-based guide for standing up and speaking out skillfully at work. Have you ever wanted to disagree with your boss? Speak up about your company's lack of diversity or unequal pay practices? Make a tough decision you knew would be unpopular? We all have opportunities to be courageous at work. But since courage requires risk—to our reputations, our social standing, and, in some cases, our jobs—we often fail to act, which leaves us feeling powerless and regretful for not doing what we know is right. There's a better way to handle these crucial moments—and Choosing Courage provides the moral imperative and research-based tactics to help you become more competently courageous at work. Doing for courage what Angela Duckworth has done for grit and Brene Brown for vulnerability, Jim Detert, the world's foremost expert on workplace courage, explains that courage isn't a character trait that only a few possess; it's a virtue developed through practice. And with the right attitude and approach, you can learn to hone it like any other skill and incorporate it into your everyday life. Full of stories of ordinary people who've acted courageously, Choosing Courage will give you a fresh perspective on the power of voicing your authentic ideas and opinions. Whether you’re looking to make a mark, stay true to your values, act with more integrity, or simply grow as a professional, this is the guide you need to achieve greater impact at work.

Courage Doesn't Always Roar

Courage Doesn't Always Roar
Author: Mary Anne Radmacher
Publisher: Conari Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2022-07-12
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781642509052

Discover Your Inner Courage "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'" --Mary Anne Rademacher Written initially as part of a longer poem and featured in a gallery show in 1985, these words by Mary Anne Rademacher defining courage have traveled the globe. Defining courage in a beloved quote. The quote has been featured in ceremonies of all sorts and included in sports and network news broadcasts. Oprah has included it in her magazine and journalists include it in "top ten" lists across many disciplines and categories. And, it is among the most beloved quotes on cards, posters, journals, and gift books. Bravery comes in many forms. Rademacher insists in her book that we overlook opportunities for growth and personal celebration by shrugging off courageous acts of perseverance with, "I just did what I felt I had to do." Courage shows itself in many ways from having the courage to heal, to change habits, to learn and begin anew, or even to speak up for yourself. Defining courage with daily inspirations. This daily companion for women, men, or anyone who wants to change for good, and live a bolder, more courageous life may be the perfect addition to the start of your day or the key to letting go and ending your day right. Featuring an introduction from courage specialist, Candace Doby, Courage Doesn't Always Roar begins as an invitation to recognize all of the ways courage, and the associated risk, show up on ordinary days. Inside you'll find: Keys to finding and defining courage in your everyday life 180 entries covering all aspects of courage, like: resilience, thresholds, choices, grace, and more Mental health-friendly inspirations meant to shape the way you think about courage If you liked Courage is Calling, Inward, or Designing the Mind, you'll love Courage Doesn't Always Roar.

Find Your Courage

Find Your Courage
Author: Margie Warrell
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2009-01-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 007160538X

"An up-front, to the point, and honest masterpiece. You can't go wrong with this one!"—Richard Carlson, bestselling author of Don't Sweat the Small Stuff . . . From popular life coach and motivational speaker Margie Warrell comes an inspiring, practical guide for finding the courage to change any--or every--aspect of your life. Warrell's "12 Acts of Courage" challenges you to rethink your "life scripts," overcome everyday fears, and dream bigger. Each chapter includes proven strategies and "Courage Exercises" to help you harness their inner strength and make meaningful changes in your personal and professional lives.

Becoming Brave

Becoming Brave
Author: Brenda Salter McNeil
Publisher: Brazos Press
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2020-08-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1493423991

Foreword INDIES 2020 Book of the Year Award (BRONZE Winner for Religion) "[A] powerful work. . . . Provides a road map for any Christian seeking greater racial justice."--Publishers Weekly Reconciliation is not true reconciliation without justice! Brenda Salter McNeil has come to this conviction as she has led the church in pursuing reconciliation efforts over the past three decades. McNeil calls the church to repair the old reconciliation paradigm by moving beyond individual racism to address systemic injustice, both historical and present. It's time for the church to go beyond individual reconciliation and "heart change" and to boldly mature in its response to racial division. Looking through the lens of the biblical narrative of Esther, McNeil challenges Christian reconcilers to recognize the particular pain in our world so they can work together to repair what is broken while maintaining a deep hope in God's ongoing work for justice. This book provides education and prophetic inspiration for every person who wants to take reconciliation seriously. Becoming Brave offers a distinctly Christian framework for addressing systemic injustice. It challenges Christians to be everyday activists who become brave enough to break the silence and work with others to dismantle systems of injustice and inequality.

Standing at the Edge

Standing at the Edge
Author: Joan Halifax
Publisher:
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2018-05
Genre: Philosophy
ISBN: 1250101344

"[This book is] an ... examination of how we can respond to suffering, live our fullest lives, and remain open to the full spectrum of our human experience"--Amazon.com.

Finding Courage

Finding Courage
Author: Donna Wiegle
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2021-05-15
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578884769

Donna Wiegle is a woman of action. She is also a woman of courage. In 2019, she decided to ride a motorcycle across the United States to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. As a stage IV ovarian cancer patient, she was three years into her journey when she shipped her Harley-Davidson motorcycle from her home on Swan's Island, Maine to Coos Bay, Oregon. Donna would fly to the West Coast and ride back across the country, a journey of more than 6,000 miles. She was on the road for more than a month, riding more than 5,000 miles alone. Donna called her trip TEAL on WHEELS, teal being the color that represents ovarian cancer. She distributed 770 ovarian cancer symptom cards and shared her cancer story with women she met as she rode across the country. FINDING COURAGE: Navigating Cancer on my Harley tells Donna's story of navigating her own advanced stage cancer journey as well as navigating her way across the country. She shares tales of the people she met on her ride and of the beautiful places she visited. She also shares the challenges of riding through oppressive heat, rain, hail, and strong winds all while dealing with her own medical challenges. Donna demonstrates how to find your courage when you need it the most, both during her ride and throughout her medical journey. The book contains more than 60 color photos illustrating the story, along with a map of the route that Donna took to ride from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. Donna rode through 19 different states and visited eight National Parks as she traveled across the country. The ride was physically and mentally challenging, but in the end, it proved to be the bucket list trip of a lifetime!

Finding Courage

Finding Courage
Author: Emma Grondines
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 376
Release: 2023-08-01
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN: 1039179940

Lea and her brothers are normal teenagers living normal lives in Vancouver with their parents. (Well, except for the part where they’re quintuplets . . . and ninjas in training.) But that normalcy is turned upside down when, one day, they get home from school to find their house trashed. On top of that, their parents are missing, and all traces of their existence have been erased. As they search the house for clues, they find a message from their parents telling them they are members of the Hirawa clan and that they should travel to Japan to get help from their grandparents. The only problem? They’ve never met their grandparents. They didn’t even know they had grandparents. The Hirawa clan has historically stood against the Kaneshiro clan, who are planning to release the Yōkai, creatures of myth that were banished by a Hirawa ancestor long ago. And according to prophecy, only the quintuplets have what it takes to stop them. But to do that, they’ll need to survive life under the Hirawa clan’s roof, find their parents, and unlock their true powers. No sweat, right?

Through the Eyes of Titans: Finding Courage to Redeem the Soul of a Nation

Through the Eyes of Titans: Finding Courage to Redeem the Soul of a Nation
Author: Danjuma G. Gibson
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2024-01-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725284235

Human beings tend to romanticize history or idealize historical figures. This is nowhere more apparent than the civil rights era of the twentieth century. The problem is that when we idealize history, we fail to learn from it. The result is that history repeats itself along with its sins and atrocities. The January 6 Capitol insurrection and the current racial reckoning we are experiencing is unoriginal to the American experience. We have been here before. This book seeks to humanize people we have idealized. Readers are invited to challenge racial hatred and injustice in their own context by looking to the lives of historical figures who have faced the challenges we currently face. By examining the self-care practices of personalities like Ida B. Wells, Fannie Lou Hamer, Benjamin Elijah Mays, and Martin Luther King Jr., this book examines the practices of introspection and self-work these historical figures engaged in that enabled them to fulfill the body of work they are celebrated for today. By humanizing these historical titans, we can emulate similar practices of self-care and introspection in our own lives that can equip us in continuing the ongoing work of dismantling structures of racial hatred and oppression, and promoting freedom, love, equity, and justice to redeem the soul of a nation.