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Not all positive outcomes are easy. Some take courage and mental toughness. In a society that loves conveniences, it is a concern as to whether or nor we have the courage and mental toughness to fight for positive change when it is hard.
There is no “easy” button for meaningful social and political changes. These changes take work, sacrifice, courage, and toughness. Passing laws or overturning political systems do nothing to change the hearts and minds of people.
Let’s look at some historical examples of what it sometimes takes to overcome.
GEORGE WASHINGTON
During the war for American independence he faced many defeats, privations, and disappointments but he stayed with it until final victory.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
During the war between the states, the Civil War; Lincoln had general after general let him down. He faced draft riots, dissension in his own party, the death of his young son, and more. It took courage and mental and emotional strength to persevere to the end.
WINSTON CHURCHILL
During World War Two he spent a lot of his time as British leader in bomb shelters as German planes and rockets rained down devastation on England. But he not only had the courage to persevere but to encourage the English people in very dark times.
There have been so many others that have had the courage and toughness to resist their enemies. How about us? Do we quietly withdraw from public discourse because someone calls us a name? Do we depend on politicians or the mob to make things better? Or do we become the home of the brave? That is the only way to be the land of the free.
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