Ponderings: On Courage

Dear, sweet, beautiful Maria, how did I miss this?

I know, I know life gets in the way.

When we want to read and write

Someone else wants to play.

Jo has started a new project it is called "Good Thoughts" not sure yet how it works, but I am game and I hope that you will join in also.

Love you and miss you.

Shyron

Courage is taking the next step even when it's hard! Step by step!

I so appreciate you for this excellent article. So many songs I enjoy!

Thank you for being an inspiration for so many and the music you have shared with this word just is amazing! Up, tweet and shared.

Blessings cool lady!

Hi Maria, Courage is a highly developed skill that you certainly have experience in applying. I liked your reference to the lion in the "Wizard of Oz" who needed to find courage and it reminded me of the song from "The King and I" about whistling whenever I'm afraid.

You've passed the baton to someone who has demonstrated fortitude and courage in the face of obstacles. I look forward to reading her hub. Nicely done. Much love, Peg

Cause we are the champions and your gonna hear us ROAR while we SOAR!!!

And don't forget..."Soar, like an Eagle!!" :) Or would that be a Roaring, Soaring LION named "Get Outta My Way!?".....

Dear Maria…

This extraordinary series should be read by everyone! Thank you, Maria and Jo, for this light that continues to illuminate and burn brightly for us all.

“As I think of my song choices for COURAGE, there is a blend of strength and vulnerability.” I couldn’t agree more. Without that vulnerability, would courage, either newly found or developing, be so gratifying and enlightening? Your choice in passing the baton to Linda is beautifully perceptive. Voted up and sharing. :-)

"And your gonna hear me roar, like a lion..." :)

Thank you. It is wonderful to see so many people writing about the goodness in their lives and in the world. May you ever have courage when you need it.

Dearest Mar, I thank my lucky stars because I was first in the row when courage was handed out. I actually received too much, therefore I find myself too often in big trouble, facing a monstrous of a dragon all by myself. As you know, most people tend to complain and gossip about 'dragons', and then comes the courageous with a solution: Confront the damn thing, fix him, remove him from the list of baddies that inspire people to complain/gossip. And then, sword in the hand, facing that dragon, the courageous one find themselves all alone while the rest are as quiet as mice, waiting anxiously to see what's going to happen, just to jump on the wings of success after the courageous one's victory, or back to their swamps where complaining/gossiping is the order of the day.

So, ya, being truly courageous, one has to choose their courses (fights) very wisely.

Linda is indeed a courageous lady, and wise as well :)

And you, too, Mar - your courage shines, and your wisdom too. I am so glad you are my sista/friend keeping me from attacking dragons that should rather be ignored.

Maria, Another stellar article written by you. I couldn't agree with yo more about courage. I love the songs you chose for this hub. Thanks for sharing you thoughts on courage and inspiring us all!

I am so awestruck by your courage and that of Sunshine (Linda) that I can find little else to say.

You are both inspiring in your courage and determination. God bless you both! Most of us pale in comparison but we keep on fighting. Pat Benatar's "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" comes to mind as does Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive".

Again, bless you both.

Voted up, useful, awesome, and interesting.

Dear Maria,

I loved this inspirational article on courage, and it must have been quite easy for you to write, as you're so familiar with what constitutes courage, plus you have those songs running around in your brain most of the time anyway!

It took me a while to comment, because I really wanted to listen to your beautiful music choices.

This was a grand word in the collection of good words, and it's so great that you chose Linda for your passing of the baton. She certainly epitomises courage.

Well done, dear friend!

Dear Maria,

I am so inspired by your indomitable spirit to bravely face this life with such courage and to continue to persevere to share in your wisdom and give the love in your heart to the full.

Linda is one courageous lady without a doubt, and you have once again chosen well. I am so glad she is participating. I truly look forward to her hub on Courage!

You have presented such a powerhouse of songs on courage. The one song that comes to my mind is "Courage Is - The Strange Familiar" by AntiqueLesson.

Voted up ++++ tweeting, pinning, G+ and sharing

You are so courageous and beautiful always.

Love you,

Theresa

This is beautiful Mar. So many of the songs you've listed have been my inspiration. I especially love, Hit me with your best shot by Pat Benatar- Michael Bolton's Go the distance. I watched Sarah's Deliver me, beautiful! I will check in on Sunshine 65. From her remark about country music I think she's my kind of girl....See you later..Hugs..

No matter how much I have going on in my life, it's simply not easy to say no to you MM. You are an incredibly beautiful friend, inside and out. You are a rare gem. You give me courage. You inspire me. Thank you for being part of my journey. The song that gives me courage is Eminem's "Lose Yourself" ... I know, he's not country or Keith Urban, but when I hear this song I feel like I could move mountains. I appreciate you thinking of me...now I must seek the courage to write about courage :))

Thank you all, for your kind words! :)

I love this series, and I love your perspective regarding it...and since I'm so full of love today, I love the person you handed the baton to.

and oh, yes, I love you as well.

love,

bill

Mar, when I saw you'd published another in this awesome series, I had to take a break from my assignment to read and comment.

You are the epitome of courage. I won't delve into why; you and your loyal readers know why I say this.

I think Linda is the perfect choice to carry the baton. She keeps smiling no matter what comes her way. It takes courage and a positive mental attitude (PMA) to keep on keepin' on no matter what life throws your way.

You, too my dear friend, are the epitome of courage and everything beautiful in this world!

Again, I’ll thank Jo for lighting the fuse on the Good Words fireworks show. But Maria, there are burst of color in the night as your musical hub challenges ignite so much emotion and commotion in your readers. Courage is such an elusive attribute. Men go in such of it in their fighting, and women, well courage seems to find women. They have to go on. The musical selections were wild. Your ability to string the words of songs together and retain meaning is a marvel. I am sure Linda will have something to say on the subject. Plenty of courage seems to have found her.