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What are some common misconceptions about bravery, and some common misconceptions about fear? ~

Posted - January 5, 2020
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  • 6988
    I am a wimp, unless the circumstances require that I must react NOW. I get a few butterflies, however. 
      January 5, 2020 9:56 AM MST
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  • 10664
    That one can't have one without the other.  Many brave acts were committed by someone who was scared out of their wits.  Fear moves us to act.
      January 5, 2020 9:56 AM MST
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  • All I know is that when I put that Wonder Woman outfit on I am unstoppable.

    I think I've said too much.
      January 5, 2020 10:09 AM MST
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  • 2836
     You're supposed to be incognito! What will I do with you?

      January 6, 2020 11:34 PM MST
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  • 17620
    Brave people are fearless.  
    People who have fear are not brave.

    Brave people act in spite of their fear.


    Fun fact:  I read the other day that the historical time period of the movie BraveHeart was prior to the appearance of the kilt.   Oops.
      January 5, 2020 7:08 PM MST
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  • 53526
    Wait, that means they were running around with all of their dangly parts dangling in the wind?  Ewwwwwww!
    ~
      January 5, 2020 9:28 PM MST
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  • 17620
    No, that isn't what it means.  It means they were wearing something besides kilts and all of those cool accessories that go with them.  :)
      January 6, 2020 2:38 PM MST
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  • 13395
    People might be brave in some ways but also might have phobias like fear of heights, fear of spiders,  etc.
      January 5, 2020 11:41 PM MST
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  • 53526
    So which of those is the misconception?
    ~
      January 5, 2020 11:54 PM MST
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  • 13395
    Brave is not necessarily 100% totally fearless 
      January 6, 2020 12:01 AM MST
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  • 2836
    Bravery is perceived as a sign of strength, yet occasionally it is a cloak for stupidity,  foolishness, or reckless abandon.

    Fear is not a weakness despite what many may think.  Fear is a primal response to danger and signals the body to react in self-preservation. I firmly believe that the ultimate display of bravery is for one to admit they are afraid.

    I am very attracted to men who are truly brave enough to admit they are not fearless.
      January 6, 2020 11:36 PM MST
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  • 16838
    Bravery means acting heroically even though your hands are shaking and your sphincters won't behave. Conquering one's fear rather than having none.

    "The man who is truly fearless cannot be truly brave. He is also a fool."
    - Lazarus Long (Robert A Heinlein)
      January 7, 2020 12:22 AM MST
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