Inspirational Words for Every Day

Need inspirational words for every day? One of the goals at Courageous Life is to bring you inspiration on a regular basis through our website and this blog. 

We believe that people need to hear good news, encouraging words, and they need some motivational help as well in tough times.

We would like to think of our blog as preventive medicine for the soul!

Have you ever been on a search for some inspiration, but yet you struggled to find it? You certainly won't find it in the news, and you won't find it on any TV show either.

In an effort to keep up with our mission to provide you with encouragement and kindness, we would like to share with you some inspirational words today that are sure to give you a lift. Will you share these with others too?

Some Inspirational Words for All People 

Here are some strong inspirational words that we came across in our search for bringing you some of the most touching words you could share with others whether it's someone you work with, live with, or even go to school with. Check these out! 

When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place. – Unknown
If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again. – Flavia Weedn
If you’re going through hell, keep going. – Winston Churchill
You must do the think you think you cannot do. – Eleanor Roosevelt
Time heals all wounds. – Common Saying
Whenever you make a mistake or get knocked down by life, don’t look back at it too long. Mistakes are life’s way of teaching you. Your capacity for occasional blunders is inseparable from your capacity to reach your goals. No one wins them all, and your failures, when they happen, are just part of your growth. Shake off your blunders. How will you know your limits without an occasional failure? Never quit. Your turn will come. – Og MandinoYou must make a decision that you are going to move on. It won’t happen automatically. You will have to rise up and say, ‘I don’t care how hard this is, I don’t care how disappointed I am, I’m not going to let this get the best of me. I’m moving on with my life.”– Joel Osteen

More Inspirational Words for Your Day!  

Here are a few more inspirational words that we absolutely love! Enjoy! 

Although no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. – Carl Bard
Tragedies do happen. We can discover the reason, blame others, imagine how different our lives would be had they not occurred. But none of that is important: they did occur, and so be it. From there onward we must put aside the fear that they awoke in us and begin to rebuild. – Paulo Coelho
It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light.– Aristotle Onassis
Just because something isn’t happening for you right now, it doesn’t mean it never will. – Unknown
At any given moment you have the power to say: This is not how the story is going to end. – Christine Mason Miller
What defines us is how well we rise after falling. – Unknown

We hope that you enjoyed these "inspirational words" today, and we hope that you check back soon for more of them here at www.courageouslife.com! 

Quotes About Courage that You Can Share Today!

Quotes about courage are something awesome that you can share with others when they need a quick pick me up, and if they are feeling fearful of making an important decision. 

Have you ever been in this situation? Have you ever wondered what thoughts could help you get up and running and stay up and running in a positive manner?

Could you use a bit more courage in your day? Whether you are looking for inspiration, motivation, or just a word about courage, take a look at these quotes about courage right now, and see if they resonate with you!

Quotes About Courage to Warm the Soul 

Here are a few of our favorite quotes about courage to warm the soul and take you to a place where you can have a word to recall that you can share, or just help you to get through your day.

 “It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.” - J.K. Rowling 
“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” -Nora Ephron 

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” - Winston Churchill

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” - Winston Churchill

“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.” - Coco Chanel

“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what." -Atticus Finch 

“Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim.” -Nora Ephron

“I wanted you to see what real courage is, instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand. It's when you know you're licked before you begin, but you begin anyway and see it through no matter what." -Atticus Finch 

“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.” -Lao Tzu

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” - E.E. Cummings 

More Quotes About Courage! 

If you liked those quotes about courage, you are sure to like more that we have to share with you! Check out the following as well!

“Courage: the most important of all the virtues because without courage, you can't practice any other virtue consistently.” -Maya Angelou 
“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement thatsomething else is more important than fear.” -Meg Cabot 
“A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.” - William G.T. Shedd 
“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear.” -Mark Twain 
“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear.” - Anais Nin

Have you enjoyed what you have read here today? Have you had the chance to check out our other blog entries as well? If you enjoyed these quotes about courage, then please comment below and share this with others on Facebook, Twitter, and Google Plus! 

Motivational Videos to Stir Your Spirit!

Have you ever watched some motivational videos that just got you so stirred up, you didn't know what to do with yourself?

You probably wanted everyone you know to watch them right? In fact, you may have posted it to your Facebook page, Twitter, or even on your own personal blog or website, right?

Chances are you were looking for more when you found this article, and now, we are going to share with you some of our very own favorite videos too.

What you will find here, is some fantastic, motivational videos in this first section, that will motivate you to live with courage in every aspect of your life.

Are you ready to be blessed, motivated, inspired, and encouraged? 

Motivational Videos that Will Move You! 

There are tons of great motivational videos out there, but the ones that really count are the ones that touch the deepest part of you. 

This is one of our fan favorites on Facebook, simply because the words are a reminder that anyone can make it, if they exhibit courage, and that they can conquer anything.

When you watch this video, don't you feel as though you could jump off the mountain in the background and fly? 

If so, don't you think that God would give you the wings to do so?

God tells us to "be strong, and of good courage" ; and if we only ask, He will always be there with us, on the scene in a moment. Isn't that wonderful of Him? 

What other videos do we have for you that we believe will take you to new levels of motivation? Check out these next few videos! 

More Motivational Videos About True Overcomers

Here is one that I know you will love, and one that will resonate with so many. Enjoy! 

How about this flashmob of cancer survivors. Pretty inspiring eh?

What about this next one?

This one is even more special and dear to our hearts here at Courageous Life, so check this out! 

Karen Long is such an inspiration to us, and those that have watched this video, are truly inspired and encouraged especially cancer patients.

Naturally, it's great when you have a huge support system, but Karen still had to decide that she was going to live the life God intended, and she still had faith. 

What about you? Do you need some encouragement?

Do you need something to help feed your spirit?

If so, then check out our YouTube channel and connect with us on Facebook HERE!

We invite you to become a part of what we are doing, and help us create more motivational videos by sharing your story! 

Words of Wisdom-Inspiration for Living

Words of wisdom are always nice to get, especially in times of trouble, or if you are in a time of need.

You have probably received some wise words from your parents, grandparents, Pastors, teachers, professors, and friends that you trust. What did you do with them? That is the important part.

It has been said that the man that is foolish doesn't receive wisdom very well. Do you agree? In our humanness, we often refuse instruction, and we keep our elders at arms length.

Why? We know that we cannot deal with the truth most of the time. How sad. It's better for us to face it head on.

When was the last time you were given some words of wisdom? What did you do with them? Let me tell you a story.

The Last Words of Widsom I Ever Got 

I recall a time when my dad had given me a wise word before I went out to the car to grab something out of the trunk. He always told me, "look before you leap, and look before you lean." I never understood that, but dad always had a reason for EVERYTHING he ever said. 

So, what did I do? I walk out to the trunk, and without looking, I lean toward the trunk to pick up the shopping bags from the grocery store. As I reached in and my leg touched the hot exhaust pipe, it took a few seconds before I went, "YOW!" 

My parents weren't too dramatic, in fact, they heard me scream on the inside of the kitchen, but they didn't come running. Why? Dad always knew the difference between life and death, and life and dumb! So, when I went into the house with those two grocery bags and tears streaming down my face, he said, what happened to your leg? 

I looked him for a second and said, "I leaned forward without looking." He sort of smiled, but his eyes were that of a loving father. Dad just stood there for a second as that half-moon shape bubbled up on my leg with a nasty blister. 

Dad said, "I guess you'll look from now on, right?" He then told me to sit down while he grabbed an ice pack. See, it isn't that dad didn't care, but because he was raised with a militant father, and he was in the military, he just always said things without really explaining himself. He always told us that it didn't  matter why he told us to do something, just to do it. Those are words of wisdom! 

Will You Receive Words of Wisdom? 

Now that question becomes, will you receive words of wisdom? Will you receive instruction? I have found that as men and women go through life refusing instruction, they end up suffering more by doing things that they could have avoided. 

It pains me to see people in this space, of where they have:

1. No love
2. No instruction
3. No one to show them they care
4. No one to listen

Sad isn't it? It's funny how we as children get mad when our parents discipline us, but when we grow up to be adults, we understand why they did what they did, and said what they said, and we then hope that we can teach our children every bit as good as they taught us. 

We long for our children to hear us, and to still love us even if we have been hard on them right? I hope that this blog post was insightful for you, and that you are willing to share this with others. If you enjoyed reading "words of wisdom:, please COMMENT below, and share on Facebook, Twitter, and anywhere else you can! 

Courage Quotes-Need Some?

Have you been looking for some courage quotes? If so, then you have come to the right place. We hope to be a source of encouragement, and we know that many folks these days lack the support system to get what they need. This is why Courageous Life exists, and it's why we do our best to reach out to those that are hurting or in need.  

Sometimes what we read can have a tremendous impact on our lives. Have you ever had a bad day and then you read something that made it all better? Have you been in the middle of something painful, and you just wanted some encouraging quotes to read? 

If you are looking for some courage quotes, we got 'em. We wanted to share some of our top quotes with you, to help you start your day looking up! 

Some of Our Favorite Courage Quotes 

Ready for some great courage quotes? 

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma - which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition." -Steve Jobs

"You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, 'I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along." -Eleanor Roosevelt 

"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear." -Nelson Mandela 

"Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage." -Maya Angelou

"Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen." -Winston Churchill

"There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right." - Ronald Reagan

"Courage is being scared to death... and saddling up anyway." -John Wayne 

 "Don't Make Assumptions. Find the courage to ask questions and to express what you really want. Communicate with others as clearly as you can to avoid misunderstandings, sadness and drama. With just this one agreement, you can completely transform your life."- Miguel Angel Ruiz 

More Amazing Courage Quotes  

Need just a few more courage quotes? 

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life." -Muhammed Ali

"Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point." - C.S. Lewis

 "It takes a lot of courage to release the familiar and seemingly secure, to embrace the new. But there is no real security in what is no longer meaningful. There is more security in the adventurous and exciting, for in movement there is life, and in change there is power." -Alan Cohen 

"You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor." - Aristotle 

Are you in need of an uplifting word? Make sure you stop here often to learn about courage and more!  

Courage-What is it Really?

Courage. What is it anyhow? Is it the ability to walk into a house that is haunted? Is it the ability to standd up for your rights even if others tell you NO? What is courage? What does it really mean? Why do so many people need it, or at least seem to lack it?

Courage is actually feeling the fear, but doing it anyway. I can remember listening to a marketing coach say this at a conference last year, and I thought, yep, that is accurate.

Howeve, why is it that some have it and some don't? Could it be our upbringing, our religious beliefs, or even our financial blueprint? What makes us courageous or not at all?

Real Courage Always Believes

It has been said that when someone has faith, they can move a mountain. So, are faith and courage the same thing? Yes and no. In reality, faith is believing without seeing, but courage is the feeling  you get that leads you to take action.

For example, when Jesus was walking on the water, and the disciples though He was a ghost, he said to them, "Oh yea of little faith." This was because:

1. Jesus knew that in their humanness they were afraid 
2. Jesus met them where they were mentally
3. Jesus wanted to use this experience to teach them

Through this experience, he wanted his followers to know that he was NOT about fear, but about love, and a sound mind. He wanted them to have that, and to cling to that with hope, not to lose hope. Don't you see that God was about building up people and NOT letting them become downtrodden by life?

Sometimes it's hard to see God in everything, but it has been said that, we don't see God in all, we don't see God at all! God is always there even when we face fearful times, and when we face trials. So, do you think courage is a great way to define faith? What else would you call it?

Be of Good Courage 

Have you ever read the verse that asks you to be of good courage? If not, here goes:

Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.- Psalm 27:14

 Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD your God, he it is that does go with you; he will not fail you, nor forsake you. -Deuteronomy 31:6 

If need a pick me up, why not hang with us at Courageous Life? We are a community that is here to help you boost your self-esteem, develop character, and to learn more about courage, and facing the demons that wish to destroy your life.

We know that not everyone will have the support system, and that is why WE exist. We also give you the chance to show your courage with our t-shirts, decals, and more. If you need some courage, check us out at www.courageouslife.comd.

Motivation Letter to a Person in Need

Have you ever heard of the motivation letter? While you might think it's a letter written to someone to inspire them or motivate them to do something, it's actually a bit different.

This letter is NOT even close to helping you get motivated, but rather to help you motivation someone to look at you as their solution!

Need I say more? Could it be that you can easily motivate someone to hire you? Could it be that you easily get others to come around to your way of thinking?

What if you could easily persuade an organization to believe that you alone are the ideal candidate. This is what the motivation letter is all about.

However, what if you wrote a letter to someone in need that motivated them to change their life? What if you could write a simple letter to help someone gain a better understanding of what they could do each day for positive change?

Let's take a look at a short letter that a mother wrote to her child to do just that!

A Mother's Motivation Letter 

There is no doubt that the purpose of writing something motivational is to get someone to make a move! Sometimes I believe it was intended for part of the word motivate to be missing letters to spell MOVE!

Moms are good at this; getting people to move, or getting their children to do things that need to be done. However, as children we can often be stubborn about it, right? So, how does a mom take the concept of an application letter and use it for the betterment of her child?

It read a little something like this:

"Dear Son,

I know that while you may be feeling down about not getting that job you applied for, remember, you are MY son. In fact, not only are you MY son, but you are an amazing man. You don't know this one detail of your life, so let me share it with you to prove that you are a fighter, and that yes, you WILL make it.

When you were born, you were a bit early. In fact, you were early enough to make everyone worry, and to get the attention of the doctors and nurses in the hospital for that thing they call, "STAT".  You were very unhealthy, and the doctor told me then that you would probably not grow fast enough, eat properly, or you could have a host of problems. That is what HE said.

You had other others plans though, and you fought to stay alive, and then you fought some more. I was impressed with you then, and I am still impressed with you now. See, my dear son, at a time in your life when you just came into this world, with very little chance of survival, and all of the odds stacked against you, you still made it. I believed in you, even though you weren't aware, it's that thing they call "energy", but I also call it a "mother's love".

No matter how much I loved you then or love you now, it's still your choice. You come into your own because you DECIDE, not because someone does it for you. You did it then, and you can do it again. You could feel my belief, but you still in your own way chose to fight as an infant. Now, you can choose again.

KEEP FIGHTING. 

Mom's Motivation Letter with Love

Now do you see? Can you see how a motivation letter can be something more than a cover letter? Can you see how this letter could motivate a young college graduate to keep trying? To keep reaching? These days, we have enough tragedy and lose enough hope that it's not worth getting people to shed more tears.

Motivation is what makes the difference, and if you care about someone today that is struggling, why not write them a motivation letter of your own? Live courageously.