A hero brings salvation or deliverance, of a kind, through exceptional acts - often, acts of courage. I couldn't say no to A. Philip Randolph and no to Martin Luther King, Jr. These two men, I ... Read More about Being Heroic
Week 31: Courage
Being Imperturbable
Difficult circumstances do not shake courageous people. Imperturbability is equanimity with an attitude. It places focus on the external forces to be overcome, in contrast with equanimity, which ... Read More about Being Imperturbable
Thinking Critically
Humans are naturally inclined to believe what we read, and accept what we are told. Critical thinkers are less likely to do that, and more likely to consider claims independently. Critical thinking ... Read More about Thinking Critically
Being Brave
Bravery is the act of facing down fear. Unlike courage, it need not involve voluntary risk-taking for the good of others. Bravery is a broader concept. Bravery is the capacity to perform properly ... Read More about Being Brave
Intervening
To live courageously, we may be compelled to intervene in unsavory situations. We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the vitriolic words and actions of the bad people, but for the ... Read More about Intervening
Being Altruistic
Doing for others is the essence of interpersonal ethics. Altruism is an element of courage: doing for another without regard for or at a cost to the self. It is a natural product of evolution in ... Read More about Being Altruistic
Displaying Courage
Courage is an action taken at risk to the self. It is the active component of dignity. All of the elements of dignity – wisdom, caring and courage - are ego-transcendent, and lead to spiritual ... Read More about Displaying Courage