Step 1 · Notice
Pause and name what is here.
Begin with courage: An emotion that arises from facing fear with action.
Look backWhat happened just before this feeling became noticeable?
Listen inWhat might it be trying to protect, signal, or ask for?
Build Confidence and Grow · Pathway 23
When courage needs to come before confidence
Courage often appears before you feel completely ready. This pathway helps you protect that willingness, prepare for what is difficult and continue with a clear reason for trying.
When might this pathway help?You are willing to take an important step even though confidence has not fully arrived.
Start this pathway →Walk this pathway
One step at a time.
Explore courage in more depth →
Begin withCourage→StrengthenDetermined→CarryOne next step
Light the futureChoose a day to return to this pathway.↓Continue your journey
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