Courage is often misunderstood as the absence of fear, when in truth it is the ability to take steps while fear is still present. The nervous system is designed to protect you, and fear is one of its oldest survival responses. Avoiding fear can keep you safe in the short term, but it also limits growth and possibility. When you allow yourself to begin even while afraid, you show your body that fear does not control the outcome. Each small step teaches your nervous system that you can move forwar