The root of the word courage comes from the Latin word cor, meaning heart. With courage and heart so intrinsically intertwined, it’s no surprise that following your heart takes courage.

It takes courage to step outside your comfort zone.

To start something new
To start over
To leave what you’ve always known — what feels safe
To follow a dream against the well-meaning advice of others
To live with no regrets

It takes courage to be who you are, not who you’ve been trying to be or who you think you should be or who you’ve been told you are.

It’s scary to do something new or different.

The first step is definitely the hardest.

But once you take that first step, you’re on the path and one step closer to making your heart’s desire a reality. And it doesn’t need to be a big step. Often a tiny one is all it takes to get you moving in the right direction.

That single step, regardless of size, declares to yourself that a happy heart is worth pursuing.

You might not be able to see the end of the path when you start out — that’s usually why it’s so scary to start — but if you let your heart lead the way, it will keep you on course.

If it helps (and take it from me, it does), I offer you these three French words as support: pain au chocolat (or your favourite indulgence). You’ve begun a new chapter. Remember to reward yourself as you go; it makes the journey that much sweeter.

What is your heart asking of you?
You need only the courage to take the first (tiny) step.

Want support as you take that first step? Let’s chat.