Courage is an interesting word. Publicly, reserved for those who have committed an extraordinary act in the face of adversity.
Once validated, bandied about without reservation. We lavish the word upon the few we believe have demonstrated courage, or performed an act beyond what we are personally capable.
Ironically the most courageous in our mists would rather not be labeled as courageous. They feel more comfortable being unacknowledged for their acts.
Modesty is often a hallmark of real courage.
How do we identify courage?
Socially we look for the selfless amongst us, who step into the fray, and without prompting commit a great unselfish act for the benefit of others. The little guy who triumphs. A hero, who with tenacity, conquers the undefeated. Those who risk life and limb and prevail with nothing more than a sense of justice on their side. And of course, the real courage of those who daily fight illness, armed only with attitude and sheer will. True courage has many faces.
The common denominator for most of us is that we typically praise the acts and actions of others. We so easily see in others, great traits. We may see a shadow of the person we aspire to be, and wish we had the same fortitude and courage, but deep down, are not sure if we do.
You Are True Courage
There are thousands of acts of courage that happen every day. We acknowledge the courage of others, the praised and the deserved, as well as the meek and unassuming who’ve done the right thing at the right time.
The true courage we need to celebrate and give recognition to is the courage that indwells within us. We all have it, we all demonstrate it, and we are all capable of acts of true courage. Often without much more than a moments notice and nothing more than a willingness to do the right thing. You have true courage coursing through your veins.
Don’t be so Modest
True courage, isn’t written in the stars. True courage, isn’t something that happens to others or makes headlines. True courage, happens whenever you confront your fears. Private moments where you stare down the thing that you fear the most.
We don’t always prevail, but our courage lies in the commitment to try, to show up strong, to strike against our past with a commitment to a better future. True courage lies in the tenacity we find within when we dig deep into our heart and muster the strength to confront our demons and fears.
True courage happens when we say “I am not going to take it anymore.” When we choose not to accept the debilitating power and limitations our fears have imposed on us. When we no longer give credit to the thing we fear the most and choose to take control rather than being controlled.
You are courageous my friend ~ Think World Class