I believe that courage is all too often mistakenly seen as the absence of fear. If you descend by rope from a cliff and are not fearful to some degree, you are either crazy or unaware. Courage is seeing your fear, in a realistic perspective, defining it, considering alternatives and choosing to function in spite of risks.
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Themes

  • Courage — Facing fear, adversity, and uncertainty with bravery
  • Fear — Understanding and overcoming the anxieties that hold us back

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