Philosophy                  What is Bravery               15 August 2023


   Today, someone very important to me told me that I am brave.  This
   made me reflect upon what I understand by "bravery", the role it
   plays in a person's life, and whether I truly am brave.

   I believe that truly brave people are those who have the audacity
   to challenge the everyday and confront routine, daily chores, and all
   the other "ordinary" matters that make up our daily lives with
   dignity.

   I also think that the concept of bravery is closely intertwined with
   responsibility, which I discussed in the note about adulthood.  To be
   brave means to have enough confidence in one's abilities and to have
   the capacity to take responsibility for one's life and the lives
   of one's loved ones.

   The ability to face any challenges life throws at you with dignity -
   that's what bravery is.

   So, can I call myself brave?  Quite possibly.  For a long time, I've
   been keenly aware of the limits of my responsibility and consistently
   brave decisions that are connected to my life and the lives of my
   loved ones.

   For instance, consider my political activities: I was aware that
   the police could target me for my statements and actions.  After this
   actually happened, and I had to leave the country, I also ensured
   the safety of my mother.

   Another less obvious example is relationships.  It takes
   a significant amount of bravery to accept a challenge from
   the universe and try to build healthy and happy relationships based
   on mutual respect, freedom, and love.

   I am capable of continuing to be brave for myself and for my dear
   ones.  I will strive to remain brave in the future because bravery is
   intrinsically linked with responsibility, and I morally cannot afford
   to shirk the responsibility for my loved ones.





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