After having a really loved-filled weekend, here are some thoughts I wrote down in my Moleskine on Courageous Living. Whatever we see in the world, that is us, too. We are not so very different. We are far more alike than we often believe. With courageous hearts, we can change the world.

When we add gentleness along the way and add gentleness to our lives, there’s more freedom to truly (and courageously) be who we are.

This is courageous living (and it’s not what people often think courageous living is). Courageous living isn’t about whether you live a flashy life; courageous living is about who you choose to be.

What do you need for success, and what don't you need? All of the items on this list are great, but they're not the be-all-end-all of success, living well, or making your dreams happen. So here are 10 things you don't need in order to be successful (with success being defined in whatever way you choose).