Courage is an indispensable yet--even in psychotherapy--surprisingly underrated commodity. Life requires courage. Yet we tend to lose sight of its vital meaning, power and importance. I am not ...

From ancient epics to contemporary headlines, humans have spent centuries canonizing courage as a rare and admirable virtue. Aristotle writes, “You will never do anything in this world without courage ...

The iconic Cowardly Lion in The Wizard of Oz captured the essence of courage, as something that isn’t found, but instead forged. It’s a muscle we build through action, repetition, and risk. The Lion ...

“If you reflect on the anecdotes of anyone who has faced death and lived to tell you about it, there is almost a universal response,” a psychiatrist told Greenblatt. “They did what they had to do.

Courage emerges when we are vulnerable to be and be seen for who we are. It is often considered a keystone virtue because it enables us to act on other character strengths or values. Courage guides us ...

36. "Courage is about learning how to function despite the fear, to put aside your instincts to run or give in completely to the anger born from fear." — Jim Butcher 37. "A brave man acknowledges the ...

We all lack a little courage from time to time, and that's okay! What's not ideal is when you get stuck in the land of stagnant timidity, unsure of how to move on or where to even start. Thankfully, ...