Journal Entry #10: Courage.

"True courage is about knowing not when to take a life,"

                   As  you probably noticed by now, i used a Quote from The Hobbit. Not just any quote, one from Gandalf the grey. I though that this Quote in particular holds an ideal image as to what true courage is about, right? Indeed, this is one that all should follow, for quite some time most people define courage as something that you do despite if you are scared. Well that is only half of the meaning to true courage. Courage can be used in many different ways, it can be used to face your fears, to know when it is the right time to act upon something, or simply just to help your self out of predicaments.

                  No matter the method you choose to use when you do any courageous type of work, it will still fall under the category COURAGE. You must also remember that to be called courageous is not only a title that others bestow upon you, or even you bestow upon your self. There are different ways that people can hold courage, it can be for good things such as, going out of your way to do something you know that will help others, despite if you are doing it alone. Just getting up and make a stand in something that will not only benefit you, but others as well is a good example of courage.

                   You can also use it as courageous in a negative way too. An example to this is, well, robbing a house or something like that. There is a chance that you will get caught in the middle of the operation, but those people need courage to do things like that, even if it is not right.  Just because you can be courageous that dose not mean you have the courage to act upon that thought. Everyone in the world can be courageous, but not all have the courage to stand up and act upon things that are not right, or even act upon things that only benefit you and not others.

                     So as you can see no matter who you are you can be courageous, all you need to do is dig up some courage to act upon what you believe in.  If you pick the way to use your courage to help others, or the way to help only your self, you will still hold some courage. The question is, what side are you going to choose?

"but when to spare one."
~Gandalf(The Hobbit-An Unexpected Journey)

Reviews

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A wise and talented piece that leaves the reader asking for more.

[Krista Weiss]

Wow!! Really great! :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Ah, I love the wisdom of Gandalf! You are so right - courage is as simple as acting on our noble beliefs. Well done!

[NITHIN PURPLE]

well done!

[B-poet]

Courage is an odd commodity nowadays. Most people don't even acknowledge it enough even if it happens during public or personal experiences of their own. Great write. Very indepth, informative, and emphatic. :)

[Terohime]

I am glad you liked it.
~Res

[minnie:)]

This is very inspirational, many ways that people can hold courage. People have courage for many different things sometimes good things and sometimes bad. I REALLY agree with EVERY word of this entry. I can't wait to read another one.
Great write :)

[Terohime]

Wow thanks
~Res

[Silhouette]

There are different ways that people can hold courage, it can be for good things such as, going out of your way to do something you know that will help others, despite if you are doing it alone. Just getting up and making a stand in something that will not only benefit you, but others as well is a good example of courage.

Well said, I agree with it all...pen on =)

[Terohime]

Thanks
~Res

[Silhouette]

You're welcome