Courage is defined as: The ability to do something that frightens one.
To me, courage is much more then that simple definition. The fireman
running into a burning building, the Marine facing enemy fire to save a
fallen comrade and the police officer who runs north while everybody
else is running south, true these are all acts of courage and bravery,
but are just simply acts of courage or do they reflect a life of
courage, bravery and loyalty.
People without fail know what the right path though life is, but don’t
always go down that path. People who base their lives in honor, courage
and bravery not only know the path but choose to walk that path
instinctively; it is part of their being.
Jesus Christ: Jesus stuck to the truth of his message, despite the
consequences. On many occasions, he had the opportunity to escape or
change his message. But, he felt the right thing to do was to suffer
outer humiliation and pain in order to leave a legacy of spiritual
truth.
Buddha; Siddhartha was a great prince of an Indian kingdom. He had the
courage to forsake all worldly luxuries to try and seek his own
enlightenment. Through practicing austerities and meditation he
challenged his own inner demons and attained final illumination or
‘nirvana’.
Thomas Jefferson; A key figure in the American Revolution and foremost
author of the declaration of independence. Jefferson sought to
challenge existing policies on religious tolerance, education and
slavery.
Winston Churchill; In 1940, Britain stood, alone against Nazi Germany.
Some in Britain wanted to seek a deal with Hitler, but Churchill wanted
to fight on, and he inspired a country through their darkest hour.
led courageous lives, lives of peace in the face of violence, lives of
unwavering belief, lives of total devotion to the protection of their
way of life, and the courage to face the most powerful nation in the
world for freedom. This, to me is truly what courage is in its truest
form. It is a life of facing your fears, trials and tribulations and
choosing those things that make you grow, those things that you know are
right and just, and not just choosing them when someone is watching but
more importantly choosing them when no one is watching.
So how does this all reflect on me and Taekwondo? The answer
to this is very simple, all one has to do is read and understand the
student creed and rules of mental education.
Student Creed
I must develop myself in a position manner and avoid anything that could reduce my mental growth or physical health.
I must develop self-discipline in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
I must use what I learn in the class constructively and defensively to
help myself and mankind and never be abusive or offensive.
Be loyal to your country.
Be love and slow fidelity to your parents.
be love between husband and wife.
Be cooperation between brothers and sisters.
Be faithful to your friends.
Be respectful to your elders.
Establish trust between teacher and student.
Use good judgment before killing any living thing.
Never retreat in battle.
Always finish what you start.
around the instructor but rules for life, if you take these rules to
heart and have the courage to apply them to life’s problems and dilemmas
you may not always have the easy path to walk but it will be the right
path, a path to a life of courage, honor, bravery and trust, and most
importantly a life of fulfillment.
This is what courage is to me
Vincent Musollino
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