BUILD A BRAVE SPACE.

We've all heard "this is a safe space". The saying implies the presence of an invisible shield, where all thoughts, feelings, and actions are willingly welcomed and understood by the space's other parties. The unspoken promise is that you will be protected from discomfort and disagreement from the surrounding parties.

This is where safety quickly becomes fragility.

But what if we embraced a "brave space". A brave space is where fear and courage co-exist. It's less about the presence of others and their responses and more about our own mindfulness that we reside in. Before we start considering others and their opinion, it's best we consider ourselves first and stand firm on our own perspective. In our "brave space", we ultimately realize that the state of being can be brought with us anywhere and everywhere. Our "brave space" is a way of living. It's an extension of your existence. Your decided and mindful existence doesn't need permission to be brave.

Suddenly, fear and courage are a dance that we do all day, everyday. Bravery means we express without fear of offending and open ourselves up to being offended.

No, this is not an invitation to be unhinged. Think engaged, honest, and careful.

That's what this blog is, a brave space.

Forget a safe space. Let's build a brave space.