Izumi's Invitation. (English Version)

What I share in this blog/website is something I care about with my whole heart. However, as I start my blog, I am realizing how much courage it takes to share what I deeply care about to the wider world.

I am sometimes interrupted by thoughts like, what if no one cares about what I share here, or what if I am somehow ‘found out’ to be no good? Then when I am overwhelmed by my self-doubt and fear, I talk with Brendan (my husband), who helps me connect with the fact that it is not only me who feels this way, that what I experience is a common human experience. Everyone from time to time feels stuck in moments of self-doubt, and fears rejection, uncertainty and failure. And it is because we have these human experiences that what I share here is important.

Even in these moments, we can choose to live courageously. To show up for what we find important, to choose to let ourselves really be seen, and to choose to connect with others. I choose to live courageously, because at least for me, I can share a path that is kinder, more compassionate, and more in tune with my fullest expression of myself.

As I connect with this purpose, I build the courage once again, to put a few more hours into creating this website. I am still afraid of the uncertainty, AND I am filled with hope that I get to support the lives of a few individuals who I am lucky to be able to connect through this medium.

So in short, what I wish for you to know is that I am a human like you, who experiences ups and downs of life, a mom, a wife and someone who cares deeply about what I share here.

I hope to share a blog on a weekly/bi-weekly basis which I hope will help you connect with your courage.

To receive updates on my blog, please go here https://www.choosinglifewithcourage.com/