Do you rate yourself as courageous?

Yes, you are right that the word courage has more than one meaning. A courageous person necessarily always has to catch the bull by horns, sometimes s/he let go the feelings of bitterness, which is generated by others. To keep patience and to ignore unpleasant situations is also a kind of courage. I am sure that you are very courageous and you could face any odd situation in life.

@Bodyandbrain I am courageous enough to face any odd situation in life. I have twice of thrice faced very precarious and odd situations in life, I kept my cool and came out of those situations triumphantly. I follow both parts of the quote, as per the situation. If I need to speak, I do not shy away from speaking my heart out. If I need to keep quiet and observe, I do not mind staying silent.

@dpk262006 thanks. How much courageous you find yourself?

It is great to hear that you took the hurdles in life as challenges and you faced them courageously. No doubt about it our faith in the great God gives us lots of strength to fight the problems in life.

@dpk262006 Absolutely!

@SIMPLYD I hope that you will continue to show the courage to face challenges in life, which may come your way.

I also feel so that you are courageous because you have the guts to go against the winds.

@allknowing I agree that you go off the beaten track and do something unique.

@dpk262006 I always go off the beaten track.

@topffer Yes, sometimes something unexpected happens in life and we find ourselves a changed person. I hope that you are in a far better position now, then what you were when you felt down with depression.

It means that ten years ago you used to rate yourself as a courageous person, however, situation changed with the passage of time. I am sorry to hear that you were under depression for few years. It is good to hear that you gathered the courage to fight the odds and now you are in a better position.

@dpk262006 Thank you. Well, until 10 years ago I was thinking that I would be able to face any situation and I was facing any situation. Then came something that I have not been able to face. We can feel very strong, and we can realize one day that we are not that strong...

What makes you think so? Did you try to face any challenge in life which you could not face ultimately?

@Shavkat If you even try to face any kind of challenge, it shows that you ar courageous and you have courage the face the odds. No one of us is perfect but we should try our best in whatever we do.

@dpk262006 I like challenges, my friend. I never give up for the sake of enhancing my existing skills. I am not a perfect person but I try to improve myself.

It is nice to hear that you know about the quote and you have practically carried out both parts of the quote.

I know that you are courageous enough to face the challenges of life and you continue to handle the odd situations with bravery. In your second part of response, do you mean to say there are some people who do not show courage even on normal situation and lose the battle without any fight.

@Sreekala You are right that there are some people around us who lose all their hopes and courage to fight any odd situation in their life, even when there is scope to fight. Yes, you have rightly said that there is solution to every problem, provided we want to find out the solution.

@dpk262006 Yes of course. For simple situations, they behave like everything got over and no life left, or the world is going to end. I believe there is a solution for each and every problem if you sit and think peacefully. It is very usual to get problems in life. But it is decided by us, how it will affect us.

The manner in which you interact here makes me believe that you are courageous enough and you would have overcome odd situations in life. Not only that you will continue to face the challenges of life with courage and bravery.

@Nawsheen Yes, you have to feel courageous. You need to think in a positive manner, so that you do not feel weak. . You will be required to face many challenges in life in future.

@dpk262006 well i have to be courageous. I can't let my feelings overcome me and feel weak as this will only affect myself

You have rightly point out that one should not move, if s/he does not have the courage to move. Well appreciated.

I also believe that you are brave and courageous and you could face any challenge in your life.

@ridingbet My pleasure. :) Have a nice day. :)

@dpk262006 thanks.

I am glad to hear that you liked the quote. You believe that you are courageous at times but not regularly. Talking more does not make any difference. If you are an effective speaker, it will enhance your confidence and courage.

@dpk262006 i guess there is a point in there. I just hope i could hold my tongue more often. Lately, i have been talking too much, taking part in discussions that lead to something i regret in the end. So this having Courage to just sit down and listen is one quality i should be endeavoring to have.

@dpk262006 and this quote just hit me big time. Thanks for sharing and glad to came across your page.

Yes, those who could control themselves and could remain quite are also termed as courageous. It is nice to hear that you consider yourself courageous and you could handle any odd situation in your life.

@ShifaLk Great. May God give you more and more strength to fight the odds.

@dpk262006 Yes sir... finally. .. :)

It is good to hear that you could bear criticism. It is one kind of courage.

@homebasedbobbie I am bit curious to know how did you started accepting criticism and you started taking it in right spirits?

@dpk262006 before it was really hard to accept that one could notice your mistakes.

It is great to hear that you feel that you have the confidence of facing odd situations in life and you are still willing to learn more on this issue. Keep it up.

@luispas You are welcome.

@dpk262006 Thank you :) it's true

Of course the child happens to be of a single mother, s/he is likely to be more courageous than others. I suppose that this is the case with you?

@dpk262006 ......That too.

If you wish to sit down and listen, it is also a kind of courage because they are many who get carried away and just cannot control their emotions and show the courage of speaking, when they should not speak.

@LadyDuck It is great to hear that you know it very well that when it is time to remain silent so as to avoid any confrontation.

@dpk262006 I usually know when it's not the time to speak. This avoid fighting and a lot of problems.

The list you have mentioned e.g. selling your house and shifting to South from North shows that you have faced many challenges in life with courage and bravery and I am sure you will continue to do so.

@AbbyGreenhill You are right that to live a live as a senior citizen is another kind of challenge.

@dpk262006 Thanks, it's a challenge just being a senior citizen!!!!

Thanks for liking the quote. However, we are more interested in knowing how much courageous you are and do you apply the quote in your life?