Courage is the singluar noble quality that sets us apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. For courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the willingness to face it.
We all have fears. We all have those moments when we feel uncertain, when we feel like we’re in over our heads. But it is in those moments that courage becomes the most important quality of all. To have courage is to be honest with yourself and with the world. It is to acknowledge your fears and to face them head-on, with dignity and grace.
When we face our fears, when we are honest with ourselves and the world, we are at peace with who we are and what we stand for. And that is a tranquility that is beyond measure.
So the next time you feel afraid remember this: courage is not the absence of fear, but the willingness to face it. Be honest with yourself, be honest with the world, and face your fears with dignity and grace. Stand firm in the face of you fear, and you will be rewarded with the tranquility that we all seek.
