On a quiet Sunday afternoon, sitting around waiting for an answer, that one might not want to receive, the idea of bravery took hold of my conscious mind. The nature of bravery and the other side of the coin, cowardice.

Bravery, a selfless act of courage, typically for a nobler cause. An external act to the betterment of a movement, cause, belief, or nation. A soldier putting his life on the line for his country. A fireman entering a burning building to save a family. A politician giong against conventional wisdom to pursue a greater good. A citizen ignoring personal safety to intercede on another's behalf.

Cowardice, an act of self-preservation, completely internal, for no greater purpose than to protect oneself from harm. Either physical or emotional, have been an emotional coward for far too long. Need to not succumb so easily to blaming others for my own fears and failings. Going to try this out.