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− | Prolotheos: “Having earlier approached the [[theme]] of [[fear]], let us now entertain our [[thoughts]] on a related subject: [[Courage]]. It is important to keep in [[mind]] that courage is not an [[absence]] of fear. Courage might well need to overcome fear in order to [[manifest]], because having courage is to [[act]] bravely despite having fear. Another important distinction to be made is that courage is not ‘[[bravado]]’, because bravado is [[ego]]-[[motivated]], and only seeks to promote the [[self]]. Courage, although a [[decision]] of the self, may rightly benefit the self, but its [[expression]] is out of a noble need, not a selfish one. | + | Prolotheos: “Having earlier approached the [[theme]] of [[fear]], let us now entertain our [[thoughts]] on a related subject: [[Courage]]. It is important to keep in [[mind]] that courage is not an [[absence]] of fear. Courage might well need to overcome fear in order to [[manifest]], because having courage is to [[act]] bravely despite having fear. Another important distinction to be made is that courage is not ‘bravado’, because bravado is [[ego]]-[[motivated]], and only seeks to promote the [[self]]. Courage, although a [[decision]] of the self, may rightly benefit the self, but its [[expression]] is out of a noble need, not a selfish one. |
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| “[[Courage]] can be exercised in all aspects of [[life]]. One must be courageous to live a meaningful life. Many times life requires courage, for example, especially in doing what benefits others, not when you become the main beneficiary of your [[actions]]. One example of this kind of courage is when you decide to practice [[goodness]] towards people that according to general [[opinion]] are clearly undeserving. Your Master when on [[Urantia]], preached: ‘[[Love]] your [[enemy]], and pray for those who [[persecute]] you’. To act selflessly in such circumstances demands [[courage]]. | | “[[Courage]] can be exercised in all aspects of [[life]]. One must be courageous to live a meaningful life. Many times life requires courage, for example, especially in doing what benefits others, not when you become the main beneficiary of your [[actions]]. One example of this kind of courage is when you decide to practice [[goodness]] towards people that according to general [[opinion]] are clearly undeserving. Your Master when on [[Urantia]], preached: ‘[[Love]] your [[enemy]], and pray for those who [[persecute]] you’. To act selflessly in such circumstances demands [[courage]]. |
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| “Where does [[courage]] comes from? Humanly speaking courage comes from [[love]]; love for others, love for [[justice]], and love for the [[truth]]. But the strength to put this love in [[motion]] through [[courage]] must come from [[spiritual]] realities: your [[soul]] and the [[Spirit Within]], the ones that always encourage and [[support]] you to stand for spiritual [[values]] in your [[life]]. | | “Where does [[courage]] comes from? Humanly speaking courage comes from [[love]]; love for others, love for [[justice]], and love for the [[truth]]. But the strength to put this love in [[motion]] through [[courage]] must come from [[spiritual]] realities: your [[soul]] and the [[Spirit Within]], the ones that always encourage and [[support]] you to stand for spiritual [[values]] in your [[life]]. |
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| ===Closing=== | | ===Closing=== |
| “I am Prolotheos, your tutor from on High, and glad to be able to convey this lesson to you. My love is with you.” | | “I am Prolotheos, your tutor from on High, and glad to be able to convey this lesson to you. My love is with you.” |