Hi,
I totally agree with courage being the ability to do the right thing as opposed to the easy thing. I think a lot of "cowardice" is often down to a kind of apathy or laziness.
Think of the example of someone pushing in when you are in a queue. It's easier just to let it go and not bother. It takes effort to say something. Not necessarily courage but effort. I find that when I don't react to somethin it's often due to this apathy or a kind of timidity.
I am not naturally courageous either, but I really think this has a lot to do with how we are brought up, and what we are taught to value as children. It also depends on the examples around us as well.
Regarding anger, I often find that when I am angry, I am also weak. I think that anger is usually seen as a "strong" emotion, but I think it's a weakening emotion. Anger flares quickly, and fades quickly, leaving you nothing. I also personally hate the burning feeling of rage. It hurts me, and doesn't hurt the people who hurt me.
I agree that we all have these emotions. I personally dislike it when people (particularly martial arts instructors) say you have to have been born with bravery. If a MA instructor believs this, he/she should be honest and refuse point blank to teach anyone they don' t consider a natural.
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