I have been thinking about courage and what it means. There is an idea that courage looks bold, big decisions, loud confidence, fearless action.
However, courage can be found in quiet resilience, persistence and the willingness to keep going after a failure or a hard time.
“Courage does not always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, 'I will try again tomorrow.'" — Mary Anne Radmacher
Feeling empty even when life looks good is more common than many people realise. It can happen when people feel disconnected from their emotions, values, or sense of purpose. From a counselling perspective, these feelings are often signals that something within us needs attention, reflection, or support.
Making the decision to start counselling is a brave first step, but it often comes with a side of "What on earth actually happens in there?"
I still remember my first time walking into a counselling room. I had a massive knot in my stomach and felt physically sick with anxiety. My mind was racing a million miles an hour: What are they going to ask me? Are they going to judge my childhood? Am I going to have to tell them everything all in one go?
