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I would like to [[discuss]] this evening with you, to some extent at least, the character set out in the fruit of the spirit designated "[[courageous]] [[loyalty]]" and I say briefly because, as I am wont to do, "courageous" as a word is a lesson in itself, as is "loyalty."

I would like to [[discuss]] this evening with you, to some extent at least, the character set out in the fruit of the spirit designated "[[courageous]] [[loyalty]]" and I say briefly because, as I am wont to do, "courageous" as a word is a lesson in itself, as is "loyalty."

Perhaps you will recall from [[your text]], in the [[understanding]] of the word [[courage]], that physical courage is perhaps the easiest of all courages to carry forth. The [[animal]] can be courageous in getting its needs met, in acquiring its way in the way, in providing [[goods]], foods, [[weapons]], [[pleasures]], securities, for itself and for its [[family]], and many times courage is simple [[brawn]], hailing back to your early [[evolution]] of the fundamental [[survival]] of the fittest.

Perhaps you will recall from [[your text]], in the [[understanding]] of the word [[courage]], that physical courage is perhaps the easiest of all courages to carry forth. The [[animal]] can be courageous in getting its needs met, in acquiring its way in the way, in providing [[goods]], foods, [[weapons]], [[pleasures]], securities, for itself and for its [[family]], and many times courage is simple brawn, hailing back to your early [[evolution]] of the fundamental [[survival]] of the fittest.

[[Courage]] is advanced when it involves [[altruism]], when it bespeaks [[ideals]] and [[ethics]] hinging upon its societal connections, philosophic [[understandings]], [[political]] persuasions, [[economic]] fortresses and so forth. Here the [[mind]] enters the arena and brings with it [[courage]] to stand for certain [[foundations]] upon which your civilizations are built, your [[families]] are sustained.

[[Courage]] is advanced when it involves [[altruism]], when it bespeaks [[ideals]] and [[ethics]] hinging upon its societal connections, philosophic [[understandings]], [[political]] persuasions, [[economic]] fortresses and so forth. Here the [[mind]] enters the arena and brings with it [[courage]] to stand for certain [[foundations]] upon which your civilizations are built, your [[families]] are sustained.

As we [[observed]] your [[discussions]] in the earlier course of the evening, we were mindful of the [[diversity]] of your [[individual]] [[manifestation]] of your own [[personal]] [[courage]]. It does require courage to stand for something, to espouse your [[belief]], your [[opinion]], to make [[testimony]] to others of your [[life]]'s [[experiences]]. This courage, this [[integrity]] of the [[individual]], is an aspect of sharing the [[inner life]]; it is rambunctious.

As we [[observed]] your [[discussions]] in the earlier course of the evening, we were mindful of the [[diversity]] of your [[individual]] [[manifestation]] of your own [[personal]] [[courage]]. It does require courage to stand for something, to espouse your [[belief]], your [[opinion]], to make [[testimony]] to others of your [[life]]'s [[experiences]]. This courage, this [[integrity]] of the [[individual]], is an aspect of sharing the [[inner life]]; it is rambunctious.

The nervousness that some of you [[experience]] during such [[dialogs]] and [[discourses]] stems from your [[understanding]], on an elemental level, that the fact of your [[differences]], if it were mere base [[courage]], could result in [[fisticuffs]]. But, that you have evolved to a philosophic plane that allows for [[differences]], affords you the [[freedom]] to [[express]] yourself courageously, and so you all this evening have experienced courage.

The nervousness that some of you [[experience]] during such [[dialogs]] and [[discourses]] stems from your [[understanding]], on an elemental level, that the fact of your [[differences]], if it were mere base [[courage]], could result in fisticuffs. But, that you have evolved to a philosophic plane that allows for [[differences]], affords you the [[freedom]] to [[express]] yourself courageously, and so you all this evening have experienced courage.

Even those of you who have not spoken out have experienced the [[courage]] of some [[conviction]], some [[decision]], have ruminated in your [[mind]] your thoughts, and accepting your [[thoughts]] as your own is an act of [[courage]] also.

Even those of you who have not spoken out have experienced the [[courage]] of some [[conviction]], some [[decision]], have ruminated in your [[mind]] your thoughts, and accepting your [[thoughts]] as your own is an act of [[courage]] also.

How glad I am to be with you this evening, and I am eager now to hear your [[voices]], one with the other. Are there questions? Commentary? Please.

How glad I am to be with you this evening, and I am eager now to hear your [[voices]], one with the other. Are there questions? Commentary? Please.

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===Dialogue===

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