Humility vs Pride ? Pride to me is a negative trait. It makes me think or people like Lebron James. Boastful, selfish and irritating people. The kind that will step on anyone who gets in their way. No one is as good as them and money is their God. That is one definition of "Pride"
Pride is not black or white, good or bad. Although till now I subconsciously believed that it was. I also thought that if I was proud of myself that I would become vain and mean hearted.So this blog is my way of proving to myself that pride can be a good thing.
Sometimes pride has noting to do with being rich, famous and adored by millions of fans. It's a state of mind. A attitude towards life which can't be seen, measured, bought or sold. Simple put it is the pride that comes with finding satisfaction with your life as you have chosen to live it.
Today I gave a coat that used to be my sons to a complete stranger . I was sitting there in the waiting room and I looked at the woman across from me. Her coat was way too tight and looked very uncomfortable. I offered her a coat that used to be my sons. She said yes so, I went out and got the coat. I handed it to her. She said thank you and that was that.
Did I expect anything in return ? No-But I do feel good and a bit proud that I was able to help that woman. I did it mostly because my heart told me to. I notice things and I care about people. When I can I try to put goodness into the world. The world needs a lot more of that.
My point? I am proud that I have the ability to see people. To notice things like that woman and her coat that did not fit. I also had the desire to help her. Since I also had the means to do so , it was a no brainer for me. I saw the need, cared enough to want to help and then did help.
The warm feeling I have inside is my only reward. Feeling proud of what I did is not easy. Pride is not familiar to me. It is another step on the long road towards improving my self esteem.
This road is not straight, the journey is not easy....But I will continue on as long as it takes.
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