The Epiphany of
Courage
When I first gave the
though of becoming a correctional officer I went through a series of hesitating
moments that created an unsure feeling that I will never forget. I had endure
many trials and tribulations throughout my years advising others and being
advised on the morality of things as they presented themselves as challenges to
face in your life each day. I dealt with
a wide range of pain and painless emotions and issues including what were best
for me and my family during a time when unemployment was high and jobs were
hard to get.
Balancing the suffering
and insecurities of being unemployed, I chose to fulfill a dream that many had
told me “you couldn’t do it” as I experienced a jarring moment, an epiphany of
courage you might say that took me down this journey that lasted over twenty
five years. Slowly I had to learn all over again how to face my fears and when
to take the risks that would bring me a most preferred status within myself and
others.
Never lacking the physical
strength to endure the anticipated fatigue and rigors of the job chosen, I had
to focus on psychological strength and courage to withstand the adversities and
challenges ahead. Dreaming the dream was not so elusive once I was on track
towards fulfilling my personal goals and desires as my dreams transformed into
realities that brought me security and happiness as I used my inner strengths
to pursue them. .
The courage within my
heart was sometimes daunting yet it came alive when I needed it the most to propel
me into a successful state of mind that had me thinking and facing my fears
while refusing to become helpless or weak for others to see or realize once my self-confidence
was bolstered from within. Stabilizing my dreams, I encouraged others to take this same journey
and go for all the gusto there is in life and the pursuit of happiness.
The process of learning to
take risks and acting boldly is truly an awesome one. The act of giving back
was given to you is even a more satisfying experience in itself. Breaking free
from the chains inside your heart and head brings a wonderful freedom gives you
the enthusiasm and the boldness to go wherever your heart desires as your
challenge of fear is no longer a prison containing you inside a make believe
box with tight reigns and boundaries to keep you from learning and giving;
slowly depleting you of your energy and desires. Your courage has given you
unlimited bravery with choices abound that will allow yourself to gain more
about life and fulfill your most inner desires a fruitful life.
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