Mahen’s Alphabet of Emotional Intelligence – C

The Next Letter

We started off the year sharing my father’s work, an alphabet he was working on at the time of his passing. At the end of 2024, we found his complete work and are releasing each letter throughout the year. This week, we share the next letter.

 

C – Courage: Conquer our fears and pursue our dreams

In the beginning there is no big difference between the coward and the courageous person. Both have fear. The difference is, the coward listens to his fears and follows them. The courageous person puts them aside and goes ahead. The fears are there, he knows them, but the courageous person goes into the unknown in spite of all the fears. Courage does not mean fearlessness, but going into the unknown in spite of all the fears. When we go into the uncharted sea, like Columbus did, there is fear, immense fear, because one never knows what is going to happen and we are leaving the shore of safety. We were perfectly okay, in a way; only one thing was missing – adventure. Going into the unknown gives us a thrill. The heart starts pulsating; again, we are alive, fully alive. Every fiber of our being is alive because we have accepted the challenge of the unknown.

 

To accept the challenge of the unknown is courage. The fears are there, but if we go on accepting the challenge again and again, slowly, slowly those fears disappear. The joy that the unknown brings, the great ecstasy that starts happening with the unknown, makes us strong enough, gives us a certain integrity, makes our intelligence sharp. We start feeling that life is not just a boredom. Life is an adventure. Slowly, slowly fears disappear and we go on seeking and searching for new adventures.

 

Courage is risking the known for the unknown, the familiar for the unfamiliar, the comfortable for the uncomfortable difficult pilgrimage to some unknown destination. One never knows whether one will be able to make it or not.  Courage is the ability to confront and overcome fear, difficulty, or challenges.

 

Courage involves facing our fears, whether they are physical, emotional, or psychological. It means not allowing fear to hold us back from pursuing our goals and aspirations.

 

Courage is the inner strength and determination that helps us overcome these challenges. It’s the quality that keeps you going when faced with adversity.

 

Courage empowers us to step out of our comfort zone, try new things, and explore uncharted territory, which can lead to personal and professional growth.

 

In summary, “C – Courage” serves as a reminder that in order to achieve our dreams and live a fulfilling life, we must embrace and cultivate the inner strength to conquer our fears and take action. Courage is a powerful motivator that can lead us toward personal growth, success, and a life rich in experiences.

 

“Sometimes courage means holding on. Sometimes courage means letting go.”

 

Stay tune for letter D