"Healing takes courage, and we all have courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it"

Healing requires a kind of bravery that is often mistaken for mere endurance. When faced with pain, trauma, loss, or disappointment, it is easy to believe that the process of recovery depends solely on external circumstances or the passage of time. However, true healing asks for something deeper, the willingness to confront discomfort, to face one’s wounds honestly, and to take steps toward rebuilding and growth. This act of turning towards our vulnerabilities calls forth courage, often from places within ourselves we have forgotten or neglected.

Every person possesses an inherent reservoir of courage, although it can sometimes be obscured by self-doubt, fear, or exhaustion. The idea that everyone “has courage, even if we have to dig a little to find it,” speaks to the resilience of the human spirit. There are times in life when determination and strength are not readily visible on the surface; perhaps we feel fragile, isolated, or overwhelmed. Yet within each individual lies the capacity to persist, to hope, and to risk becoming whole again. Digging for courage might mean reaching out for support, allowing oneself to cry, learning to set boundaries, or even simply getting out of bed on a tough day.

The journey of healing does not follow a straight path; setbacks and discouragements are part of the process. Each small act of self-care, honesty, and vulnerability constitutes an act of courage. As progress is made, courage begets more courage, and the sense of possibility expands. This perspective offers both reassurance and empowerment: even when courage feels lacking, it is within reach. Searching within ourselves, we often discover we are braver than we previously believed. Healing, then, becomes not just an outcome but a testament to our persistent, intrinsic bravery that sustains us through life’s most challenging moments.