Are you considered tough when you can say "Ya I beat that guy up", or "Ya I totally kicked his ..."?
No, its having the courage to walk away. Being able to move on with your life, and being able to forgive and forget is what makes you the bigger person. It defines you not only to your peers, but also to yourself.
Courage is defined as the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, without fear. When you can do that, it shows that you not only have the courage to face your fears head on, but you can also walk away with your dignity and respect as well.
"We could never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world."
-Hellen Keller
Friday, December 11, 2009
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Excellent post. Courage is non-existant without suffering, turmoil, and distress. Heroes exist as the ones who rise above all others in the face of a catastrophe using both stregnth and sharp, cunning craftiness.
ReplyDeleteStrenth being.... the strength to walk away, and not use physical methods to overcome.
ReplyDeleteA very valid argument, but i must say that i do not see how walking away from a fight shows a lack of fear. It shows dignity and respect for sure, but i do not think it shows ones ability to face difficulty, danger, or pain without fear.
ReplyDeleteYes that could be true in some situations, both others not as much. It all depends on the situation to define wether or not it shows strenth
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