What do you think is the one virtue that you need to develop and why?

(200-300
words)

The virtue I believe I need to develop is courage. Even now, I sometimes catch myself
being scared to take a chance and do what my gut tells me to. There are already so
many missed opportunities I regret not taking because of the fear of failing, being
judged, or the fear that I am not good enough or deserving of it. I am frustrated with fear
influencing the decisions I make throughout my life. The fear of speaking out for what is
right is the fear that I often experience. When someone is talking badly about my friend
behind their back, I just end up listening and not doing anything about it. I feel kind of
guilty after, but if I try to defend my friend, I would probably be outcasted from that
group.

I am tired of feeling guilty and being so scared of standing up to others. I think I am just
afraid of being outcasted and alone. So I fit in at the cost of losing my virtues. The fear
of being in the spotlight or the center of attention is also one of the most frustrating
fears I have. I subconsciously try to avoid it by being passive. Like when there is a
recitation, I never end up participating or being on stage in front of others. My heart
beats so fast that I end up messing up when it actually matters most.

That is why the virtue I want, or should I say need, is courage. The courage to do what I
think is right, the courage to say what's on my mind, the courage to do my best even
though it looks like I’m desperate and probably be judged by others, and most
importantly, the courage to be true to myself. The courage I need to live my life with no
regrets. I hope that one day I will reach this courage I am only dreaming of right now, but
for right now, I am still controlled by fear. By realizing what I need to do, I become more
conscious of the situations when I have to take courage.