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The Courage to Dream

Letter to My Brave Heart

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Jaelynn Lawrence
Nov 30, 2024
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Dear Adventurers,

Today, I’m inviting you into a conversation with the part of me that has carried me through countless challenges—the part that chooses courage even when fear whispers louder. This is a letter to my Brave Heart, a tribute to the small, daring steps we take toward growth and change. Sometimes, those steps lead us into new and unexpected spaces—like the journey of creating the Shire Bonsai Network or the decision that inspired this letter.

In this post, I’m peeling back the layers of what it means to step beyond comfort, confront new challenges, and recognize the victories that come with each leap. I hope this letter speaks to you, whether you’re finding the courage to start something new, overcome a fear, or pursue a long-held dream.


Dear Brave Heart,

I am so incredibly proud of you. You took a leap—a big, bold leap into the unknown. You did something new, something brave.

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