Building Your Courage
‘Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.’ – John Wayne
Courage. Now there's an old-fashioned word. In medieval times, courage, along with prudence, justice and temperance, was considered one of the four cardinal virtues. It brings to mind fierce determination, or fighting against all odds.
The word ‘courage’ comes from the French word coeur, which means ‘heart’. Courage is a state of the heart. It's the ability to do what feels right, even if it scares you.
Courage is the quality of mind or spirit that enables you to face difficulty despite your fear and concerns. Courage gives you the ability to do ...
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