Starting something new shouldn’t feel terrifying — but often, it does. Not because we’re weak or lazy, but because beginnings ask for something vulnerable: trust. Every new start — a boundary, a goal, a change — means stepping into a space where the outcome isn’t guaranteed. And for a nervous system that’s learned safety through predictability, that unknown can feel like danger. So we wait. We overthink. We tell ourselves it’s not the right time. But here’s the truth: courage