Hello
and Eku deede iwoyi o.
Courage
is one of my core values.
I
am not talking about the type of extreme heroism we see in movies, such as the
soldier who throws himself on the grenade to protect his comrades. You
see, everyday courage does not require sacrifice. I
firmly believe that the most courageous thing you can do is to be yourself or
what you want to be. To stand true to who you are in the face of adversity. Everyday
examples of courage include: Voicing
your disagreement or disapproval, especially when it is unpopular to do so. To
keep pursuing your goals, even when you have not been getting the results you
desire. Giving
your best when you are faced with bad health Ending
a relationship which, you know isn’t right for you, Expressing your feelings, Getting
out of bed when you are really struggling. These are just some of the endless examples
of everyday courage. You take these actions, not because you want to but
because deep inside you know it is the right thing to do. Because when courage
is one of your core values, you hold yourself accountable for each decision you
make and action you take to bring about change in your community, etc. It
is not only the outcome which is important to you, but it is also the fact that you do
what is right by you. You ensure that you do what is right, even when it is the
most difficult/inconvenient option. Nobody said that being courageous was easy
but when you live true to your core values, peace, joy, happiness, and
confidence come naturally. We
rejoice with you if you were born in May. We wish you a Meaningful
May! May you all have a peaceful May, everyone!
Olusegun
Thompson
President, YAJ.
