“Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear” (Ambrose Redmoon). I do not believe it takes a hero to have courage, but merely someone willing to overcome their self-imposed limitations to become greater. Every day we are faced with choices. Living in fear would lead to a very sad, uneventful life; but embracing the challenges we come upon would lead to a life of happiness and fulfillment. Many situations call for courage, but the three most important are facing our fears, being ourselves, and standing up for others. Putting aside worrisome thoughts is a grueling feat to overcome. Every one of us has certain circumstances that make us cringe, which is why having courage is extremely …show more content…
Society has filled people’s heads with what they believe the definition of “normal” is. If you don’t dress, talk, or act a certain way, it is very likely you will be looked down upon or treated poorly. When I look around, I see a whole lot of people who don’t look special or different than others around them. To be like everyone else is somehow considered “cool” and “socially acceptable”, sadly. Of course, there are exceptions; people who take pride in their differences and aren’t afraid to let them show. One of my biggest pet peeves is when someone who is good at a sport or certain activity decides to quit and their teammates disrespect their decision. There is no reason anyone should think less of a person or speak negatively of them for a choice they make for their own happiness. I commend those who have the courage to let go of the things that no longer fill their lives with joy. Besides, being unsupportive of an individual’s decision won’t change their minds; it will only make them realize that you aren’t worth their …show more content…
This can also be a hard task, like the other matters mentioned previously. I was faced with a situation just last week that challenged my courage and willingness to defend what is right. My cross-country coach kicked a runner off of our team for not making up a practice he had missed, and also because he continuously talks back to the coach. My teammate was not the only one at fault, however. In the four years I have ran under the instruction of this coach, I have seen him act out and speak disrespectfully to members of my team on multiple occasions. It seems as though he believes he has the right to disrespect us if we disrespect him, but that isn’t what my thoughts are. There is no reason he should act immaturely, as some of the members of my team do, just to prove a point. He should be the bigger person and handle situations with dignity and