Sometimes life just flows along, day by day… no major
changes, no major hurdles. Easy.
But..
Sometimes not. We’ve all heard or even experienced hard things
that shake us to the core.. there are things like loss, grief, and illness.
Facing them takes courage. Often we have no choice.
But there are other kinds of courage that can be a challenge
for me, and maybe for you. Sometimes it also takes
courage to face GOOD changes.
This includes the courage to commit to a new relationship,
even if your heart has been broken before.
It includes the decision to move or to buy a new house.
Or to get a pet. Or pets. 
Or to take a new job or start a new business.
Or to say yes to the dress.
I am a writer. I am facing
that “courage dilemma” right now. I am
starting a new book. I’ve made notes, plotted,
planned, developed characters, and I’m ready to write.
Kind of.... Gulp.
Staring at the blank page, the self- doubts roil in my
brain. It doesn’t matter that this is book #21, or that other books have won
awards and garnered nice reviews. I feel fear.
Can I do it? Will it
be good enough? What if the words don’t come? What if I’m all “written out?”
This will be the first book in a new series,
full of mystery, love, and laughter. Or
will it? I’ve had these doubts when beginning every single book.
It’s time for me to face this, and summon the courage to go
forth.
And so I will. Here comes page one!
How about you? What
takes courage in your life? Who
encourages you? What kind of hurdles have
you faced with that indomitable spirit that gives us courage? Please share.. Your courage inspires us all! Together we can do what we can never do alone!
Christine Bush is the award winning author of many books of romance, romantic mystery, women's suspense, and middle grade fiction.
When she's not writing (or struggling over page one), she can be found having fun with her 12 grandchildren, teaching psychology at a local college, or working with clients in her private practice as a Marriage and Family Therapist.
She LOVES to hear from readers, and authors, published or aspiring!
Christine's latest book, a romantic suspense
titled “Almost Anonymous” was released
in April.
Take courage, Christine. You can do it! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Josie!
DeleteIF you have 12 grandchildren--you have courage enough!
ReplyDeleteGrinning. Yes!
DeleteSummoning courage when needed can sometimes be a challenge. I'm sure your new series will be great, Christine!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement!
DeleteCourage that I make a right decision on a dilemma. As you said, we have to do that often in our life.
ReplyDeleteYes!We do!
DeleteIn the past few years we have done a lot of travel, much of it overseas. With every trip, I feel a little anxiety as I prepare to travel. The trips have all turned out to be wonderful. I don't know why I even worried.
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