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==Session==

==Session==

===Lesson===  

===Lesson===  

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.

“[[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]].

“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]].

===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.”