I have two distinct memories of the universe asking me to be
brave. Or at least, having to perform outside of myself. The first was the day
my dad passed away. I really had one of those once in a life time fathers that
understood that life is a precious gift and that we only get to live it once,
mistakes and all. He was and still is the light in my life. So on the day that
he passed I believe it fundamentally changed me and asked me to brave, like he
had to be for me all those years previous.
The second time is quite recent really, working on a MSc
(Masters in Science) while grieving your father takes a lot courage. Courage I
never had before and never knew hid inside me. And thank goodness for
those around me supporting and guiding me or I wouldn't be able to talk so
candidly about it. The day finally came, my thesis was accepted and I had to
defend it publicly. I was paralysed with fear, consumed by anxiety and nearly
did not make it to my talk. But, again I believe I was asked to be brave, and to
confront my fear head on.
The talk by Morgana Bailey (not gay or lesbian Morgana, but
only Morgana) asks us to be brave. Too face our deepest fears, whether it be
rejection (as in her case), failure (as in mine) or something completely
different, but that we NEED to face them. I also believe her story is not just
about someone coming out the so-called “closet”, but a story of courage and
what it takes to be true to yourself.
Be brave. Be true to who you are.
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