Chapter 4. Courage
What is the place of courage in taking forward difficult decisions? Lewis Carroll included these wonderful words in 'Through the Looking Glass', 'I am brave generally', he went on in a low voice, 'only today I happen to have a headache!'.
Does courage enable us to do good things well or does it mean we make ill judged decisions in a blinkered and insensitive way? Courage does not come from a bloated sense of our own importance or a quick shot of whisky. True courage is something much more deep seated and is about:
being comfortable with our own values;
addressing our fears;
being willing to be bold when we feel strongly about an issue;
knowing what happens if we are courageous and willing to take bold steps;
recognising and enjoying ...
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