“You may not like this” whispered Courage one day.

“Tell me the task.”

“Toss away emotional clutter.”

Part one

It’s so easy to relive hurt, failure and frustration of months or years ago and thus create an identity.

There is no heroic honour in that existence.

Anguish and heartache build wide and deep trenches.

Acknowledge, then fill the ditches with good soil and well chosen plants.

Out of the turmoil, riches and sentiment of a grander shape arise: gratitude, compassion and grace.