Comments on: A JANE EXTRA: Courage

By: MarilynS

MarilynS — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:17:41 +0000

Julie love the pic of you and dh; what a couple and I stop by at your Pink Club House frequently. Looking forward to seeing you at Emerald Conference and stuffing “goodie bags”.

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By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:59:47 +0000

Prize Winner!!! Congrats to #31 Laura as you are the winner of the Starbucks gift card and JP goodies! Please shoot me a private email with your mailing address and we'll get your prize out in the next mail! Yours, Jane www.janeporter.com

By: Pat

Pat — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:40:06 +0000

Thank you so much Julie…a timely message, no matter the times.

By: lesli

lesli — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:48:38 +0000

I think everyone is stronger & braver than they realize…we just don’t know until we are truly tested. And then it is remarkable how courageous we can be.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 16:50:19 +0000

Wonderful post; so positive and eye-opening. I don’t feel like I have a lot of big dreams. My biggest accomplishment (so far) has been raising two kids (11 and 8). It’s such a hard job and there are no instructions. It’s strictly gut-instinct and I really feel like I am completely in tune with their needs, tendencies, etc. I feel like that is not without merit.

My biggest dream is to take a vacation with my husband. We’ve been on a shoe-string budget for so long there is just never money for that type of thing. We’ve been married 15 years and have never gone further than 20 miles for an overnight. I’d love for once, to be able to travel to Hawaii or someplace fabulous–just the two of us. I feel like its always a driving trip to stay with someone and save a buck. Oh well, I have much to be thankful for and I shall not overlook the blessings in my life.

Thanks for posting for Jane.

By: Kelli Estes

Kelli Estes — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:18:56 +0000

Julie, that was beautiful! Thank you for the inspiring words to start the week of right.

The thing that keeps me going isn’t really courage, but the knowledge that I will regret it if I don’t try or if I give up. I hate regret. Keep writing, you and I will both get there someday!

By: Catzson

Catzson — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:02:36 +0000

That was just the pep talk I needed. I’m a 12 year teacher who just got laid off. Not sure of what to expect down the road, but there are many options if I am just open to them!!

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 21:03:51 +0000

Laura, you GO, girl. When we stop growing and stop trying something new, our lives are over.

Mid-life crisis? We’re just getting started! Why not try it all? I’d rather look back and know I tried (even if I failed,) than play it safe.

You’re right: We all know people who can’t wait to tell us we’ll never make it, we’ll never do it, why are we trying at all. I’d rather talk to the ones who encourage me to be my best.

You can do it!

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:59:26 +0000

Kimberly, we all struggle with the idea we could be more if we just took a chance. I think about it a lot. Obviously, I chose a career with a lot of rejection. Some days are easier than others. At the same time, the rewards are huge if I stick with it.

I think you have courage, too. It’s all about deciding you want something more. It’s speaking up, even when your voice shakes. You can do it!