Courage can take many forms and show-up at times we may not expect or when we feel we are not ready to handle a situation.  When we are faced with a situation that requires courage and strength, we never thought we had, this is when we recognize and truly know all we are capable of doing.  Sometimes, beyond even what we think is possible.

Courage comes in the form of caring for a dying mother and friend in their last days, when suddenly it is asked of you, because of circumstances beyond anyone's control, and most importantly; your mother asks you to be there and care for her.  You have the courage, beyond what you thought was humanly possible.

Courage comes in the form of standing up and protecting a friend or someone on the street you don't know.

Courage comes in the form of taking a chance and not knowing the outcome.

Sometimes, courage is shown in the quiet moments of holding someone you love or being there for someone in crisis, because they are hurting and need your support.

Each of us has courage. Sometimes it is strong, yet silent, sometimes, it is because we know it is "the right thing to do," to protect those we love and those we don't even know.  And, many times, it is stepping into the unknown and fully trusting Universe, and knowing that all things happen for a reason, and that we are here to be of service.