Your Courageous Life-Are You Really Living it?

What if there were a movie made called Your Courageous Life? Would it show that you were in fact courageous? Would it show that you loved and helped others?

Did you stand up for others? All that would be evident if your life were put up onto a screen for all to see.

I think most of us would find that our life hasn't been all that courageous over the past few years, or at least as how much we would like for it to be.

I am sure that you have had some times in your life when you didn't want to help someone, or perhaps you didn't want to love them either. I know I have, we all have. We are called to be a beacon of light to others, and courage could also be known as expressing your faith.

What would you do if you had a second chance to film Your Courageous Life?

A Re-Take on Your Courageous Life

Every day is a new day to make a change and take a chance. It's also another day that we could be helping someone. The only time I've found any peace in my life was when I put others first. That meant really looking at what I believe and why, and sharing with others how I intended to exercise that. 

It's one thing to say you have "love", or that you are putting "love" into action. It means nothing until you actually do. Right? I mean, otherwise it's just a lot of talk and a lot of things that don't mean much to others around you. 

There is a ton of suffering in this world, we don't need anymore. The more we can do to reach out  to others and encourage each other, the better off we will be as a country and as a world united! What would you vow to do if you could get a retake on Your Courageous Life? 

Would you vow to:

1. Live out each day to the fullest? 
2. Perform one random act of kindness per day?
3. Help someone else even if you are experiencing a trial of your own?
4. Give back no matter what you feel you lack?

These are all a good place to start, and having courage is always right. You can do it. You can be more, and you can be a bigger influence in this world then you think. 

If you would like to join a community of like-minded people that can encourage you to live "your courageous life", go HERE now to check us out on Facebook! 

Inspirational Clothing-Does it Really Matter What You Wear?

Does wearing inspirational clothing really matter? You might say yes, but you might also say no too. The thing is, what you wear can influence the people around you.

You know this is true if you watch TV at any time, watch the news, or any reality TV show. Honestly, could it be any clearer that the way we dress affects the way people see us?

It should stand to reason then that what we wear does impact those around us. Consider the photo to the right; how does that message make you feel when you look at it?

You can probably recall a time when you felt fearful in life and you probably felt completely powerless as a result. Right? Wouldn't seeing this message change the way you feel inside?

I know it did for me! There are tons of things I am afraid of, especially at a time when this world sees enough suffering.

Do You Wear Inspirational Clothing? 

So, now the question becomes; do you wear inspirational clothing right now? If not, why not? If you are into graphic tees, why not wear something that sends out a positive message? The way we dress does change how people see us. 

Some examples of this are:

1. Miley Cyrus- the recent twerking incident 
2. Madonna- before and after being a mother it changed 
3. Elton John-people perceive him to be a certain type of person due to his wardrobe 

With any of these individuals, it can be good or bad, but based even on media, it always seems to be more bad than good. If clothing does send a message, why not choose inspirational clothing instead? If you are interested in seeing a ton to choose from for kids, men, and women, then all you need to do is visit our website right now! 

As parents we can have a better influence on our children. What we do, they want to do. Why not take it a step further and focus on what we wear? Why not take a shot at getting someone to smile with your message on your shirt? 

Take a look at our "inspirational clothing" line, and be sure to check out our community on Facebook too! 

Live Courageously!

Don't Judge a Book by it's Cover

You've probably heard the phrase "don't judge a book by it's cover" at least once in your life. The thing is, you have judged people multiple times. Let's be honest, we have ALL done this.

The worst part about humankind is that we have this ability to look at others and say, "They appear to be.....",  or "They look like they are gay." Wow. Do you really know? Do WE really know for sure with 100% certainty?

It's a curious thing that people say this all of the time, and now there is a book that was recently released that talks about this very topic. The book is You Can Tell Just by Looking by Michael Bronski, Anne Pelligrini, and Michael Amico.

However, the first and foremost authority on this topic, the Bible, doesn't encourage this behavior and speaks against it. Does that grab your attention? Whether you are a Christian or not, remember that you are human too. How would you feel if someone said this about you?

Let's dig a little deeper into the issue, and how it affects everyone involved, even you when you pass judgment on another. Let's talk about what it means to really love others that we may win them over!

Judge a Book by it's Cover if You Want to be Judged 

Pope Francis recently made a statement about the gay community in which he said something like this; "If a gay individual seeks God and has the best of intentions, who am I to judge?" Pope Francis is correct.

We cannot see the inside of a person, and if we could see it when we pass judgement on them, I am sure we would see their poor hearts shattered into a million pieces at the hurt we have caused when speaking ill of them. Whether we think it's justifiable or not, it doesn't matter. What we think has to be measured against what God tells us in His Word.

God tells us in John 13: 34 "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.By this, everyone will know that you are my disciples." (NIV) 

Hmmm. He didn't say that you will "look like one of my disciples." He said your actions will let people know who you are. God also tells us this in Matthew 7:1; "Do not judge or you too will be judged." (NIV) 

What if your life were up on a movie screen for all to see? How would you feel then? The last thing anyone wants is to be judged, and to judge a book by it's cover is all wrong. To put it bluntly, if you passed on a book at the bookstore because the cover wasn't interesting enough, you could miss a very compelling story.

Make sense?

The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender community wants you to know that they too just want to be loved, and they want to love others. They have a struggle in gaining acceptance, at least in some cases. The thing is, these folks already understand how bad we can pass judgment on each other, and how cruel people can really be.

Why live this way? We can reach out to one another, help one another, and love one another without merit. Before you pass judgment on anyone, consider how you would feel if someone passed judgment on any area of your life first.

Don't judge a book by it's cover, be courageous!

PS-Did you learn something from this blog post today? Were you touched by the message? If so, please comment below, and let us know. We want to hear from you! If you would like to support each other with a positive message, be sure to check out our line of apparel to share your courage! You can go HERE to shop! Remember, it's time to stand up and live a Courageous Life!

How to Get Motivated to Live Out Your Best Life Every Day!

Have you been struggling with how to get motivated? We thought we would help you out a bit! At Courageous Life, we believe that BELIEF in fact fuels your fire, but we know that without motivation it's tough to make it through one day when you face some challenges.

We thought it would be a good idea to share with you some ideas on how you can get motivated and stay there for as long as you need to!

How to Get Motivated with Daily Activity

Here are 10 things you can do to help you not only learn how to get motivated, but to help yo stay there!

1.  Keep a journal! Did you know that journaling your thoughts can help you reflect on where you are in life, and help you get out your feelings on paper? It's great when you can go back and see how far you've come as you make progress!

2. Create a vision board. Get an inexpensive piece of foam board and put photos up of what you want in life. Your house, the car you want to drive, and anything else you can think of. Look at it every day, and you'll be well on your way to staying motivated.

3. Join a community of like-minded people. We at Courageous Life believe in community! We believe it can help you get encouragement when you share with people just like you that are struggling. Join us!

4. Get a motivational list of videos! Watching videos of successful people that have struggled to get to where they are is a great idea. Check out Les Brown, Tony Robbins, and many more!

5. Know your WHY. If you don't have a compelling reason to do something, you'll struggle for a very long time. Have a WHY!

6. Talk to successful people. It's always wise to seek counsel from those that have gone on to be successful before you. They can help you see how to get motivated by pushing through the tough stuff.

7. Read good books! It's wise to read the Word of God, but also read biographies of people that have gone on to be successful. It's great to read how they overcame challenges.

8. Start a blog. Blogging is a great outlet for you to share your thoughts and help others. Helping others can make you feel good!

9. Reward yourself. Don't be afraid to reward yourself if you reach a goal. Whether it's dinner out, a movie, or something else. You will stay motivated when you do this!

10. Set goals and be realistic. It's best for you to set goals with anything in life. If you set goals, it's going to keep you motivated for what you want in life. Set goals, short term, then long term. Where do you want to be in 10 years? This is what we mean!

We hope that you found this article helpful on "how to get motivated", and if you would like some apparel to help remind you that we are here to help, go HERE to learn more about what we offer!

Courageous Life!

Inspirational Words from Desiree on Reinventing Yourself

Inspirational words for your life are never easy to find when you feel like you can't do something. Especially losing weight and taking care of yourself. America has been on a binge for a really long time.

Desiree Tebeau knows how you feel. She came to a realization that things weren't good when her father had fallen, and she couldn't get to him fast enough.

Desiree weighed in at 375 pounds, and when she stepped on the scale she just said, "enough". She had already had trouble with her knees, but the weight made it really difficult for her, even after having surgery on her knees.

What started all of this? It was nothing more than battling physical therapy, pain, her dad's diagnosis of cancer, and to cope with it she just kept eating.

While there are many stories we could write to share with you, we know that inspirational words couldn't come soon enough for those of you who have been battling obesity for a long time. We know that instead of criticism and constant nagging from friends and family, what you need is a little direction and some inspirational words to help you get through.

Inspirational Words from Desiree 

The breaking point for Desiree was when plus size no longer worked for her. Upon her 30th birthday, her mother had purchased a size XXXL size in men's jeans, and when she put them on, they ripped. At that moment, Desiree's heart sank. What options did she have? 

No one came to her aid with inspirational words, she just decided that she had to reinvent herself. She set out on a mission to:

• Cut out dairy
• Carbs 
• Eat lean fish and turkey meat 
• Special K bars for snacks rather than sweets 

She wants you to know that it's often the small changes that matter, and it isn't that dramatic jump that makes it happen. In fact, if you were to look at the challenges that most overweight individuals face, they come from the inside. It's often a life of abuse, neglect, low self-esteem, and other challenges that spur an individual to binge eat. 

Desiree says to start out small, then kick it up a notch and get a trainer if you can. You'll need encouragement along the way and it may not be from your family and friends. Coaching never hurt anyone! 

We at Courageous Life believe in you, and we are here to give you the inspirational words you need to make it! We believe that by sticking together, encouraging each other to have courage, make better choices, and live life to the fullest, it takes a community. That's us. 

So, here is what you do! Order one of our t-shirts today. You can look when you go HERE right now at our men's and ladies apparel. Order the size you want to fit into. Then, go and set goals for yourself. Once you reach your goal, will you send us your photo and let us see how you are doing? 

We aren't a training center or weight loss program, we are to say, "Hey, you can do this!" We wish you all of the best, and we are always here to offer some courage, inspirational words, and more at Courageous Life! 

Living The Courageous Life Kinetic Typography Video

If you are in need of a little late afternoon pick me up, watch this motivational video.
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Courage in a King

Because irony shows up in more ways than one - verbal, dramatic and situational, life requires us to have courage in places we might not think we need it. One man that was greatly affected by this was King George VI.

Have you seen the King's Speech?  It was a wonderfully made movie regarding his struggle with a speech impediment, or more commonly known as studdering.

It made his life incredibly hard and personally embarrassing to even speak to his fellow British countrymen.

Here's a little background story on his life:



Did you know studdering is one of the leading causes of bullying?

Let's stand together and stand up for what we believe in...to live passionately, making certain everyone is treated fairly and equitably, to live courageously, and to love unconditionally.

Are you ready to stand up for what you believe in? Wear it!