I have the tendency to be nervous at the sight of trouble looming. As the danger draws near, I become less nervous. When the peril is at hand, I swell with fierceness. As I grapple with my assailant, I am without fear and fight to the finish with little thought of injury.
In her book, "Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia," author Jean Sasson explores the author's complex emotions in the face of danger. She describes a personal tendency to feel anxious when trouble is on the horizon, but this nervousness dissipates as the threat approaches. Remarkably, when confronted directly with danger, she finds herself filled with courage and determination.
This transformation enables her to fight fiercely against her adversary, demonstrating a profound resilience in the heat of the moment. The narrative captures the essence of human bravery, revealing how the instinct to protect oneself can overcome fear when the stakes are highest.
