Courage

I read this about courage today: "Courage becomes a worthwhile and meaningful virtue when it is regarded not so much as a willingness to die manfully but as a determination to live decently." It rang with truth. I complain about the problems of society in general and have many theories about where the disconnect lies. A big part is the lack of connection between what beliefs people claim to espouse and what beliefs they actually live by. I loved that Thomas S. Monson continued in saying "Courage is required to make an initial thrust toward one's coveted goal, but even greater courage is called for when one stumbles and must make a second effort to achieve." Anyone who has failed to reach an important goal knows this is true, and I amend above statement about people not living by their beliefs to say that all too often people give a half-hearted try at living by their beliefs, then give up when they don't succeed on the first try. Have courage, and keep trying!