I discovered that there is a difference between bravery and courage. Anybody can be brave but not all can be courageous. To be able to step into the uncertainty of a situation while being scared somewhere in your head, to do things you'd never imagine yourself do , all because you were courageous.

I mean I have seen brave people, people that do things with no fear of consequences but courage is different. 

Courage is when you handle situations you had never found yourself in before.

Courage is taking the path that is full of uncertainty.

Courage is crying and laughing at the same time.

Courage is fear and bravery mixed together - like a  cocktail.

Courage is you and me.

You might not realize it but you are courageous. 

Remember that time , you asked that friend to stop calling you names or you will cut them off.

Remember that time, you asked that scary lecturer a question despite being afraid.

Remember that time, you told someone you loved it was time to go.

Remember that time, you looked that bulky in the eyes despite the unease.

All of this together is courage. That time that you stepped up despite the presence of fear , that is courage.

So I am telling you right now , that you are courageous. Don't let anybody tell you otherwise, don't even allow that voice in your head to mislead.

A brave person would run into the fire to save another , a courageous person would refuse to leave the fire without saving another.

Whether you are brave or courageous, well done.

You know what, I find it hard not to write poems. So here's one , just for you and me.

" I sit in the darkness,

My voice shaking 

My hands refusing to hold still

Every step I take is like walking on knifes

Nevertheless, I continue

As I draw close to door

The uncertainty eating me up

And as I finally step out

I can say , it was the only time -

I truly felt alive

I did it."

This what courage feels like but we do it anyways, not regretting ever taking the step.

Welcome back to earth. I hope you enjoyed your time in space 😄.