Thoughts

[duchessletitia]

First, before anyone goes off, this is not a statement for or against any ideas. It is me getting my house in order. So you may wonder I am not making a statement why am I bothering to put it here? Well, I am interested in knowing how others define this subject and how it differs from my definition

Comments

[callistotoni]

As other people have said, Pride is a problem when it manifests as feeling superior and belittling other people. But here's another way to think about it: There is this idea in Buddism about letting go of ego, and about "right living". The way I, personally, interpret this is to keep in mind that "it's not all about me." If you keep in mind how your actions effect other people, and that you want to act virtuously as a way to "live right" with your fellow man, than that counters the negative manifestation of pride.

Heaven knows I'm not perfect. We all stuggle every day to make the right choices.

[thelbk]

Catholic Light here too :-)

I was always into the "weighing the heart" thing myself.

do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Then filter that with what you know of the person and what is important to them. That applies to most situations. If you know in your heart that you tried your best, most likely you haven't sinned.

Pride? There will ALWAYS be someone in the world better, stronger, faster, more beautiful that you (me/whomever), so what's there to be over prideful about anyway? You just strive to do your best. Again, do a "heart check" and you'll know.

Just my 2 cents.

[kiffinyjean]

i'm insanely proud of my humility! sometimes i'll do a REALLY giving thing and then not tell anyone about it and it's the HARDEST thing in the world not to say anything... in fact... it think i've just negated that by saying it here...

...know that God has you exactly in the right place for you to be right now. my definition of perfect humility is being content with exactly who you are at this moment, because you are just exactly who God wants you to be and who's He's shaped you to be.

[mafirilo]

I got shot down today by the sins of pride and wrath.
Pride is not a good way to deal with grief.

I came across some writings in my dad's things on the virtue of Prudence, so I need to read that as well.

I need to study the sins and virtues more thoroughly.

[countess_e]

Episcopalian here, too.

Pride in this sense, as I understand it, is not being pleased with an accomplishment, or happy that you're finally having a good hair day. It is a state of mind that puts Self at the center of the universe, leaving no room for God, anything or anyone else.

C.S. Lewis has some interesting thoughts on this, if you feel like some reading.

[duchessletitia]

Yes, that is it.

And yes, thank you for reminding me of C.S. Lewis. I should go back and read what he has to say. It has been a long time. Thanks