The Audacity to be Bold
As we unpack the fifth value that is vital to our very existence, we want you to take a look around. Where do you find strength from? We hinted a little bit at this yesterday in part 4.
We are audaciously BOLD even in the face of the unknown, drawing strength to press forward from those closest to us.
When you think of the word audacious, what comes to mind. Daring? Fearless? Maybe even something like reckless? It can have many meanings, but at its core, something or someone that is audacious is simply BOLD.
What would it look like if we learned to face life as it happens with boldness? No, I'm not saying that we should just press forward ignoring reality, but what I am saying is that we can face everything in life with courage because of the strength we find in the closeness of the friends and relationships around us.
Think about it. You get hit in the face with something life throws at you. Alone, it's going to be a struggle to face that. With someone beside you, helping you, caring for you, telling you the truth, and just being there with that hug that you need, when those things are present in the context of relationships, you will no doubt find strength you didn't even know you had to help you press forward.
You have probably seen our imagery of the Bison. In that, we draw from the fact that you very rarely see a bison alone. That is exactly how we are designed to be. Back in part 1, we talked about the fact that we are hard wired for relationships. This is one of the benefits of that fact. Today, press in to the friendships around you, and look for those who just make you better and stronger. And those people will always be people who can speak truth to you when you need it and love you unconditionally when you don't even feel like you deserve it.
JOURNAL: Hit the "Take a Note" button on this page and write out your thoughts and use these questions as a guide.
+ Who is that person in which you draw strength from?
+ How does the fact that they are by your side help you find audacious boldness to press forward?
+ What do I feel after reading this?
+ What can I do about it?