Background: "That Particular Time" by Alanis Morrisette.
About courage. I've been thinking a lot about what it means to be courageous this week since I was forced to make an important decision this weekend.
When was my last courageous decision? How many life-altering decisions have I made?
It should be more than merely sticking to our principles, which I realize is rare, and often how we see courage. Living out our values does not deserve a special designation; no accolades. At the same time, such a quality is more than just making a hard choice. So many people make incredibly hard choices all of the time.
I feel as if courage is the stuff that character is made of--the act of making a choice that reflects who you are and the spirit that resides inside you. I believe that a person can feel a courageous choice being made. When you bear witness to courage you are moved by an awe surrounding the act. One's aura is momentarily revealed.
This weekend courage means making a choice that I would not otherwise make. A seduction to danger or hardship is foolish. Choosing to act is "out of character" proves courage.
Here we go!
See ya,
R.
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On another note, I completely support your decision. Sorry some people in this world have to suck. At least you don't.
Me: What are we doing tomorrow?
You: Same thing we do everyday--try to take over the world.
To have to make a decision of that character is a sorrow. To be able to make a decision of that character is impressive. To be able to write about it abstractly without sounding pompous is amazing. To write about it poetically is stunning.
Maurerguy: A sincere thank-you!
R.
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