A painful but awakening experience

I am upon the edge of death into something new, a journey through this dead valley into a living future. But i do not see myself as being a slave of whatever hardship life throws at me. Suffering is often  all about perspective, for some people they think a divorce is in many ways, the end of there life. But i see divorce as being much like death, its just a transition into something better. Life offers us beauty, but it often comes out of ashes. I see my life upon the brazen altar of Gods grace, for that is the only place i desire to be, the place where calamity meets unyielding, transforming love. The only refuge i really want is found there, where my pain is redeemed into beauty. That is how i finally find clarity, to find the courage to face difficulty, to keep moving forward into life.
 There comes moments of revelation for me, both in my prayer life and on my yoga mat. That space where i see  just how far ive come. Just like my yoga practice, the most valuable things in life dont come through quick, easy solutions.They are attained through focused determination and disciplined dedication to truths greater than ourselves. Not for the sake of our selfish ambition, but so we can share with others that are, or have been traumitized, while also learning how to give more freely to ourselves.
 Ive learned alot recently about what doesnt serve, or help me. Meaning that ive had my eyes opened about letting go of attachments that only caused me misery. Ive had to not only let go of my Ex-wife, but also other relationships that severely hindered my emotional and spiritual health. There were people that i  depended upon that betrayed my trust, others with authority over me. I dont bring this up because of spite or anger, but because a valuable lesson can be learned here. We should never let the voice of others drown out our intuition by putting too much stock in what they say. People always wants to tell you whats good for you, they dont want you to find your own answers. We should not give up our self empowerment in order to please others, this gives others a power only God should have. I think thats what hurts most about  my divorce, others who claim to speak with great 'wisdom' that dont have the slightest clue about what i knew, deep down in my spirit was the right thing to do. I couldnt with a clear conscience stay in these abusive relationships, no matter what others said.
I never force myself into yoga poses, my body opens naturally. In fact, the greatest physical and emotional awakenings ive had on my mat was when i simply surrendered to the process and let go. I simply started to become clear in heart and mind. But just like life, its a process.
What does true courage look like? I think when we look within ourselves and act with boldness, no matter how meager it may seem, that is courage visible.