My Daring Manifesto

Let's talk about Humane Education for a minute. Treating all living things with respect, and acknowledging that all life has value.

I'd like to bring that back into the work place. And I guess that means it starts with me. But I have the amazing gift of all those who have gone before me. To practice their life lessons, and start to bring humans back into importance.

Each and every one of us, we are important because of our stories. And not one story is more important than another.

So in this online course I am taking by Brené Brown, we are asked to write our Daring Manifesto. I knew that my answers to the questions, became my manifesto. And that they extended far past my personal life, and inevitably must spill over into my work life in order to live authentically. So here it is, my Daring Manifesto to the world, and most importantly, to myself.

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The values that guide me in my effort to show up and be seen are...integrity, connection, truth, love and trust.

I stand for...giving back to others, so they may see the truths in themselves.

I am most curious about...how I will change myself and the world around me by having the bravery to live courageously.

I must do something about...mental illness and others search for peace, self acceptance, and following their own path. I must use my experience with canines to guide this dream.

I am most passionate about...dogs. Passing on the unconditional and healing relationship between man and canine.

I have the courage to...be myself. Say and do the things that are important and relevant to my journey. I also have the courage to bring this vulnerability into my work.

I love...passion. The drive to know, do and be, better.

In my heart of hearts I...just want to feel like I am worthy. That I have, and am, enough.

I am on this planet to...teach. And inspire. And learn!

I will love myself by...taking time to fulfill my own mental, physical and spiritual needs.

I will dare greatly by...allowing others on this journey with me as equals, support, love, teachers, students and trust.

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I left the question part of many answers in as apart of my manifesto because I feel that they are all important questions. And I want to challenge all of you to answer them for yourselves, and write your own Daring Manifesto.

Love and kindness to you all.