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The popular saying implies that it is better to deal with someone or something familiar than to deal with what you do not know because it might be worse.
I understand that there’s always an element of risk when one tries new experiences, but to me, the saying sounds more like an invitation. An invitation to stay in the (in)famous comfort zone.
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Recently I have been thinking a lot about what makes us brave. After publishing Carolina’s article about the comfort zone, I felt that I should share with you my thoughts and beliefs about courage.
It is difficult to define what makes you, me, or anyone brave. On the one hand, we are not born brave– the obstacles we run into don’t make us brave automatically; the lack of fear doesn’t make us brave. What makes us brave is our reaction to fear. And yet, what really makes us stare into the abyss?