The Cowardly Lion
courage [ kur -ij, kuhr - ] noun the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery. I’ve been thinking about courage and what it takes to stand up for what you believe in. The women of Iran are taking a stand in a country where their lives are not protected by the Government, or by the Police or often even by their own families or neighbours. But they have had enough of living under such a crushing regime: where their lives hold such little value. They have decided that freedom and liberty is worth standing up for, even if there’s a good chance they might be punished or killed. What a heart-breaking choice. Not one I’m sure I could make. I’d like to think I could. But I just don’t know. I hope I never have to find out.. Courage, shown in big or small ways, is a character trait we all like to think we have. But are secretly glad if we never have to be put to the test. We hope the time won’t come when we might have to s