Thursday, September 19, 2013

WHEN PRIDE IS NOT A DEADLY SIN



What do you say to an individual that has pride? Do you rebuke them for having that pride? Do you applaud them for being proud? What do you do?

Self-importance is a good personal character trait. As everything else in life, there are two sides to everything, hence there are two types of pride or self-importance, that can make or break an individual.

When an individual imbues a radiating pride that jells with their persona, parading an endearing confidence, coupled with respect for another fellow human being, and their belongings – that is good pride. A necessary confidence that will lead them to achieve their ambitions through life, and assist others to achieve their goals.

The negative side of pride, which is listed as one of ‘the seven deadly sins’, is when an individual has pride that destroys others and does not give a hoot, nor hinder in afflicting pain in anyway necessary – be it verbal, emotional, or physical.

Such pride and individuals that bestow such pride, do not want to listen or admit that have erred others or themselves.

When a man or a woman comes into your life and they have ‘pride of being’  that doesn’t necessary mean that they have disregard or disrespect for everything and everyone around them.

Pride is at time a reflection of self-love, and appreciation of what and who you are in life, and in the lives of others. Having pride is not a sin.

On the contrary, an individual can have pride, and be proud about themselves and their achievements but still humble themselves in the presence of those who are less fortunate and needy.  

Look around you. All individuals that have influence and are influential in other people’s lives encompass a little pride within themselves, pride that makes and builds empires.

Not pride that is obnoxious. Not pride that breaks and kills.

Pride that loves and nurture.

Have a little pride for yourself**

WORD TO THE PRIDE PARADE REVOLUTION     

Linda Sakazi Thwala

************************************I am Pride********************************************

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