In fact, the most amazing people to me in the world, are truly brave men and women.
There's no doubt that there are different kinds of bravery.
There's bravery in be willing to lay down your life for your country.
There's bravery in be willing to lay down your life for your God.
There are men and women missionaries in Iraq right now, with full knowledge of ISIS baring down on them, ready to be DECAPITATED for their faith -- they have full ability to leave or denounce their beliefs. That's pretty damn brave.
There's bravery in being honest, in openly sharing your feelings - whether it's as simple as telling your friend she's being silly for worrying about a color of candles, or as complex as revealing a side of yourself you never show, with your shortcomings and all.
There's bravery in listening to someone tell you horrible things about yourself and still being able to respond with love.
There's bravery in holding someone while they cry and telling them things will be okay, when you yourself want to cry.
There is bravery in accepting yourself for who you are. There is bravery in acknowledging that there are things about yourself that need to be fixed. There is bravery in realizing they cannot be fixed on your own.
There is bravery in acknowledging that things are bigger than you are. There is bravery in putting someone's welfare ahead of your own.
There's beauty in bravery. Being brave requires showing that you care a great deal. It means being vulnerable, emotionally or physically. It is scary and difficult.
The greatest things you will ever do are the bravest things you will ever do.
"There are all kinds of courage," said Dumbledore, smiling. "It takes a
great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to
stand up to our friends. I therefore award ten points to Mr. Neville
Longbottom."
