It takes an element of bravery to advocate for yourself and what you’re capable of being, doing, and having. Maybe it’s because we’re simply not used to accepting that we’re capable and worthy of walking in the direction of what we most desire. It could be that our beliefs confine us rather than liberate us. Why it’s such a challenge to be true to ourselves - to the light, the flame, that’s within - and to stand up for who we really are, I’m not entirely sure. You can’t lose these “things.” They’re already part of you. The light that you’re worried about losing? That’s a seed that cannot be unplanted.įor the purposes of this post, light could mean your potential in general ability to change resiliency innermost truth (who you really are and can be, or wholeness) worthiness of grace, forgiveness, opportunity. That’s the freedom that underlies the greatest joys of living.

Here are a dozen quotes about being brave enough to stand in your own presence and live life on your own terms. You know how freeing it feels to belong to yourself, to be your own advocate? It’s nice, standing in stark contrast to suppressing who you are.

Be brave quotes for girls