The Courageous Life

Practicing Courage #9: Is being with discomfort the key to a good life?


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At the end of each day we do a mental scan, reviewing our experiences from that day.

When people do this, they often find:

  • The moments where they moved outside of their comfort zone
  • The moments where they pushed themselves
  • And the moments where they were courageous

Are often the moments that they end up being most proud of.

Additionally, leading courage researcher, Dr. Jim Detert asserts that when looking back on life its acts of courage that are often associated with greater fulfillment, meaning, and positive legacy. 

Today I am going to offer a practice that will invite you to explore a simple process for intentionally increasing the capacity to be with discomfort, and how practicing this in low stakes moments can help strengthen your mind, body, and skillset to help unlock courage in moments that matter. 

Ready to get started?


Did you find today's practice valuable? Remember, courage is contagious. If you know someone who would benefit from today’s practice please share.

All practices can be found for free in our Practice Library. Access the library here: https://www.practicingcourage.com/join-library

Interested in taking a deeper dive into practices that support greater calm, clarity, courage, and meaningful connection?

In an effort to create a delightful and seamless on-demand practice experience we created The Practice Pass, an annual membership that gives you access to all of this dynamic original content including both live and on-demand learning experiences.

If you sign up up for the Practice Pass you’ll receive:

Existing on-demand meditation challenges:

 The Practicing Courage Challenge

The 5-Day Transforming Stress Challenge

3 NEW live challenges each year. Future topics may include: finding purpose, building new habits, courageous conversations, authentic living, navigating transitions, letting go, and finding ease in challenging times.

Any LIVE challenge during a year will be made available on-demand afterward which you will have access to as a Practice Pass member.

Learn more and register for the pass here: https://www.practicingcourage.com/signup-practice-pass


Curious to explore this topic further? Here are some conversations on the podcast we think you'll love:

  • Courage is Developed Through Practice | Dr. Jim Detert
  • Lessons in Hope, Courage, and Human Transformation | Dr. Kelly McGonigal
  • Finding Fulfillment in a World Obsessed with Happiness | Emily Esfahani Smith


Till next time,
-Joshua

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