Have you ever heard or read something that truly changed your life from that moment onwards?
For me, personally, nothing has ever changed my life on the spot “from that moment onwards.” It takes time for new revelations to transform into new perceptions and behaviors. Often by the time the real change occurs, one may not even remember what precipitated it, so we never give proper recognition or credit where or to whom it is due.Someone once said to me, “Why are you so angry ALL the time?” I responded with, “I’M NOT ANGRY #%&##!X!” It was quite a while before I could look back on my reaction and see the “proof in the pudding,” as it were. I was in fact not only “angry” but stark, raving mad ALL the time. But even that wasn’t enough to get me to do the work, the soul searching, ask the hard questions. Our defensive egos won’t give it up that easily. But, if we keep an open mind, and are patient, persistent and fearless in our inquiry into ourselves, we truly may be able to effect real, permanent change.
Why don't I have the courage to do the things I really want to do?
There could be many reasons..I also had this but when I realized, I actually knew how to tackle it.FearI was afraid of everything..Failure 100%Giving up along the way 70%Going the wrong direction 60%Wasting time doing what I love vs what I needed to do 50%I figured out a solution to this, first I accepted that it's perfectly normal since it's a war of…“I want to do”Vs“I had done it”So I needed to first make Conclusions, ask questions, be sure it's what I want to do, avoid distractions and side talks, fight obstacles and clearly identify them first.2. Laziness and indiscipline.Procrastination 100%Laziness 70%Lack of Self control 70%Lack of patience 40%Pride 7%I found out I would never amount to anything if I kept procrastinating and indiscipline. So I challenged myself and I'm constantly training myself, even to the extent I'm now learning to work smart and not always work hard…hardwork without smart is like a car without tyres.3. Failure to plan and indecision.I don't have specific measure for this as others..but I learnt how important planning is and decision making is. Things became easier.4. overestimation and underestimation.I've learnt not to underestimate anything I want to do, and most importantly also not to overestimate. If I want to be a teacher, I want to be sure I don't think of being the best teacher in the world or in my school, or being the worst neither.. I just want to do my best.So now I'm free and have courage to do things I really want to. (Still learning a lot too!)
Pros and Cons of being Courageous?
One of the pros of being corageous is that you get things done OR changed for the better. If you have already performed one courageous act, then you have jumped that hurdle and are able to do more of the same. A con of being courageous could be that you lose some acquaintances and associates. But the pro of that is being left with only true friends who do the same type of thing as you. Not standing up for 'a' cause doesn't necessarily mean that you are a coward as you may already be involved in many worthwhile things. If you never stand up for a cause, then you likely suffer from apathy. Apathy is one of the worst traits to have. It's up there alongside self-pity and knowingly playing the 'victim role'. Being courageous doesn't come at a high price. That is only the case if it is not true courage, but bravado or false/pretentious courage to gain favour in the eyes of others. When you are truly courageous, a whole army of angels (well intentioned like-minded people) are the wind beneath your wings and you soar like an eagle. Self-doubt and physical obstacles or injuries are just something to jump over to get on with the next project.
What is something brave you did today?
I didn’t shave or remove body hair for a month.Edit: For nearly two months now.Edit:Almost 2 months inI also resisted the urge to cover up my acne and dry skin, which is actually more uncomfortable for me.I decided to run a social experiment to see how people would treat me based on the presence of facial and body hair.In US society, it’s considered gross and unacceptable for women to have body hair.I stopped shaving and removing body hair mid-October and I’m about to break that streak.At first, it was nerve-wracking. But then it was liberating.People didn’t really treat me differently. Several weeks in, I noticed some people’s gazes would linger on my brows and upper lip, but no one ever said anything or treated me worse.My mom did beg me to cave and remove my hair, but I ignored her.I cringe at the thought of letting all my natural hair grow in. But I kind of wish I could.Sadly, hairless women are the ideal. It just seems not genuine and like I have no choice but to conform to an unfair social beauty standard.But hey, I’m rocking my natural body hair! (Until tonight.) #hatersbackoffBtw, I naturally have a really thick, legit unibrow and sizeable mustache. So this doesn’t even come close ;).
Capricorns, what is you opinion on bravery or courageous acts? (LONG. But the added info is not important)?
well it's funny that you say that he has a Aqua moon. I also have Cap sun/ Aqua moon, but I understand where he's coming from. There are only 2 people in the world (my mom & sister) who I would at the blink of an eye, take their place if someone tried to kill them; I would even take their place in a hostage situation. Anyone else though, I would be more rational about it. Think it through and see if there are any other scenarios that I could think of on the spot where neither of us would have to get hurt. But I wouldn't voluntarily take their place. I think if anything happened to them though, I would think about it for the rest of my life. I don't deal well with grief, and often blame myself for things outside my control. In your friend's case (and maybe mine as well) I think the Aqua moon makes the person more diplomatic in situations and a closed off enough from hot emotion to enable the person to think more rationally. Crimes of passion are not likely things we would commit either when you think about it. I can also see where his father is coming from, being an aries, he may have that do first, think later and address the consequences after what's done is done type of mindset. His blood boils in emotion; honestly if I asked my kid this question and they told me what your friend told his dad, I think I would be disappointed too. I value bravery and honor (most of my favourite stories have to do with old-fashioned bravery) but not to the point where it rules out common sense. I have my Mars in Scorpio so I think that makes me quite volatile when someone tries to harm someone I truly care for; but most my other planets and Ascendant are in Cap (Sun, Neptune, Merc, Venus) and all have aspects to Mars. Mars in Sag should make your friend one to fight for a cause, but maybe does not aspect his sun or moon and maybe not very strong in his chart. Mars in Sag is also known to run away from their issues too, or find something else to take their mind of what is truly bothering them. *on the flip side, what may seem like a lack of honor could actually serve your friend well in the military, or any profession where having a cool rationale under pressure is necessary.
What does it mean to have courage?
To be brave. Say if no one else wanted to go in the dark basement at night to fix the power cuz it went out ,you would do it because you have the courage
Commiting suicide needs courage?
i been there thinking like you too. I am kind of feeling a little stress out lately. I want to say to you that we will be fine and we must stay strong. i feel the same as you are but i believe this will pass just like sometime stress comes and go. I am trying to calm you down when i am feeling the same here too, but we will be fine later