Courage

Strength in the face of pain or grief. The ability to do something that frightens one. The little voice at the end of the day that says, I will try again tomorrow. Not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point. Defined not by those who fought and did not fall, but by those who fought, fell, and got back up again. Fear that has said its prayers. Integrity, value, conviction, authentic, determination, resiliance, diligence, overcome, stand, forward, trust, brave. like a muscle, strengthened when used. to tell the story of who you are with your whole heart. all your dreams can come true if you have the courage to follow them, . courage will follow when faith takes the lead. real courage is moving forward when the outcome is uncertain. courage is a love affair with the unknown. courage is contagious. courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. the strength to be compassionate, the daring to take risks, the wisdom to be humble. it is the foundation of integrity. mistakes are always forgiveable if one has the courage to admit them. the greatest test of courage is to bear defeat without losing heart. don't wait for something big to occur. start where you are with what you have. success is never final, failure is never fatal - courage alone counts.