What does bravery mean to you?

My understanding of this term, bravery, is changing. Obviously this is a term of some interest to us here at Brave Creatures.

At one time I thought it meant not being afraid of anything. Later, I thought it meant facing your fears and overcoming them.

Now a comedy of errors combined with a shit storm of misfortune has lead me to a new understanding. Being brave means not only facing your fears and doing what needs to be done, it also means accepting failure, facing your responsibility, and moving on. If there is no way to fix it or change it, then doing something else. It means living the life yu have with grace and dignity.

Being brave is smaller than the movies would have us believe. Its much more attainable.

Personally I would like to thank Bill. He is in a dreadful position, and while I am sure Scott edits out most of the public displays of grief, misery and (deserved) self pity there is more than enough to see that he is suffering.

But while he is suffering, he maintains his sense of humor and his sharp, observant intellect. I dont undervalue Scotts contribution, he is one of the best writers I  have ever read, but it is Bill who is locked away. Its Bill how has to deal with a deeply inhumanising circumstance.

So I want to say, "Thanks Bill. Your example serves to embolden me. Its helped me to find bravery where, a year ago, there would have been none."

Thank you 

And by the way, the figures in the image with this post are not intended to represent Scott and Bill.

At least I dont think so.