Came across this video today and it brought utter joy to my soul, tears welled in my eyes as I watched these young people dance so freely and without concern for what others would think. The end of the video leaves the question that I will take on this year and challenge myself and my students with. I hope you will join me.
How BIG is your Brave (Click on Brave to see the video)
This video is truly inspiring. I think bravery is one of the biggest things that individuals struggle with. We are all so worried about how others view us, instead of just letting loose and being ourselves. I know I struggle with this, especially in a pertinent time of my life where I am supposed to be finding myself. Sometimes it is so hard to be brave and stand up for what you believe in. It seems to be so much easier to give into peer pressure, act a certain way, or tell people what they want to hear. Thank you for sharing this.
ReplyDelete"The opposite of bravery is not cowardice but conformity."
Robert Anthony
"The topic of leadership is a touchy one. A lot of leaders fail because they don't have the bravery to touch that nerve or strike that chord. Throughout my years, I haven't had that fear."
Kobe Bryant
-Rachel Kerns
Rachel ~
ReplyDeleteAs always I continue to admire your ability to be honest about the difficulties facing you in the world. Whatever the struggle, know that when I think of you, I see a kind, brilliant, confident young woman preparing her place in the world. Finding our way in the world isn't always easy and to be honest I still feel like most days I am working through it as well.
Be proud of who you are and embrace it! Mostly remember how loved you are and to "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” <3 Laura