Is there something you are particularly proud of in your life? Pride in what you have achieved and in who you are is a good thing when it is based on something genuine. It is a positive thing to be able to have qualities of character you can speak well of to others and to believe about yourself. In fact, it is admirable. Don't be afraid to be proud of who you are. Pride reflects a passion for who you are and for life in general. With the right kind of pride in our lives we can live fully and passionately.
Pride is really the result of being aware of our own personal power. Pride is actually a by-product of our success and in turn strengthens us so that we become even more successful.
Pride can give you the courage to fight for what you want and to refuse to be walked all over. The right kind of pride in who you are and what you represent will help you achieve mastery in your life whereas those who always defer to others live lives of quiet desperation. Pride can give you the gift of personal freedom. It can help you feel more powerful than any difficulty you may confront. It will give you confidence that you can achieve whatever you set out to achieve in life. Nothing will be impossible to you. When you have a sense of personal pride you will not allow yourself to be controlled or limited by other people because you are the master of your own destiny.
Lions roam in prides. The power of their roar and their very attitude reveals their pride in being the "king of beasts." Not only do they win the game, they eat it. They are the conquerors, not the conquered. Conquerors are the survivors throughout our history and they shape the evolution of mankind. You too, can become a conqueror. Remember, nature rewards the strong and the proud.
In a study of men across a large area of Asia, it was found that eight percent of them were descended from Genghis Khan. Do you realize that your ancestors also live on in you? In fact, you are the result of their pride.
Pride is a natural consequence of honor. We honor people for their great accomplishments and qualities. So, we should also honor ourselves and let others honor us. When we honor others we help them to grow in personal pride. Pride is not a bad thing. It is not arrogant and selfish. It actually means you have a purpose and personal integrity.
Don't be afraid to feel proud. After all, you have earned the right. You can feel proud that you are alive because nature favors the strong. You can feel proud because you an extraordinary creation called a human being and you are unique. Feel pride in your choices and the direction you are heading, for the destiny that is yours. The right kind of pride will help you become the person you want to be and guide you to a series of successes. True pride is a reflection of greatness.
Have you ever heard someone criticized with words like "he has no personal pride?" It is not a compliment. When you have pride you are living up to certain values and setting a good example in the world. By taking pride in your work, you can build a reputation for excellence that will take you far.
Pride is a cousin to willpower and determination. These qualities create a strong human being, whether male or female. Such a person may at times be demanding but they are also in demand. True pride can motivate us to do our best work and is a quality possessed by those of high character. Individuals who seek to achieve great things for both themselves and others are also proud human beings.
More than anything your personal pride reflects your belief in yourself. You are alive and you have a purpose for being alive. It feels good to live with pride, to have high self esteem and to respect yourself. You deserve to have pride because you are a valuable and worthwhile human being. Living with pride will give you a sense of satisfaction with life and empower you to achieve success.
It may sound simplistic, but it is a lot better to feel happy with yourself than otherwise. Self criticism can wear you down and keep you from being successful but pride in who you are can lift you up and help you do well in life. Let's face it, no matter where you go you have one constant companion - you. If you have pride in yourself you won't feel the need to hide from who you are. You will be comfortable in your own skin and happy to spend time with yourself.
Personal pride provides a sense of self confidence that magnetizes you for success. You will attract the things you desire into your life. Let's face it, you are so wonderful, marvelous and absolutely fantastic that you deserve the good things of life.
The minister stands over the grave of Annie B. Johns, a 45 year-old mother with three daughters. As the minister conducts this solemn ceremony, the daughters curse and mock their mother. The crowd stands in awe as the children disrespect the memory of their mother. One of the small grand children proclaims, ?Grandma wasn't the right type of woman.? The people ponder the child's message.
Introduction
During my years in elementary school, it was important to keep your cool as a young boy in my neighborhood. Yet, it was awfully difficult when guys would start playing the dozen. Playing the dozen consisted of a barrage of jokes about one's mother pitting two boys against each other. The battle existed in a classic gladiator's arena where a crowd would cheer on the competitors. As the jokes got more cutting, it would more often end in a fight where you might hear, ?Man, you can't talk about my momma.? This horseplay underlined a major theme about one's mother: ?No matter how unfit or imperfect your mother may be, she was still your mother.? Your mother might have been a bad cook. She might have been a drug abuser. She might have been a terrible person. However, her imperfection was not open to public display.
Clearly, some mothers are better than others. Therefore, character does count. There is an ancient story about two women who went before King Solomon to determine the true mother. These women were not perfect because they operated as prostitutes. Yet, they stood before the king's court as mothers. In a startling act, King Solomon ordered that the child be cut in half and given to each woman. One woman said, "Please, my lord, give her the living baby! Don't kill him!" The other woman argued, "Neither I nor you shall have him. Cut him in two!" King Solomon quickly decided that the woman with the most compassion for the child was the real mother. Unfortunately, many people get caught up in the Hollywood fashion of what a mother should be. This article explores the formation of a 21st century motherhood model in contemporary society.
The Ideal Model
According to the US Census in 2008, there are over 82 million mothers in America. Eighty percent of them are between the ages of 40 to 44. Many mothers go about their business with little regard for their impact on society. As a matter of fact, the value of a good mother is often forgotten, except for the customary card on Mother's Day. Yet, I am puzzled about how some women conduct themselves in the name of womanhood. For example, Susie Smith became the poster child for a bad mother. She had appeared on national television proclaiming that her two children had been kidnapped. In reality, Smith had driven her car into a lake, drowning her children. She had done this act in pursuit of her own adulterous relationship.
What makes an unfit mother? The legal definition may vary from state to state. However, an unfit mother may be defined as a mother who fails to take care of a child's basic needs related to the physical, mental, and spiritual state of a child. Many individuals would point to an abusive or neglecting mother. Yet, there are so many famous women who are esteemed as the modern day feminist model, but these women often do not represent the ideal mother figure.
Conclusion
Today, many people take a good mother model for granted. However, I think this is a critical mistake. True mothers like true fathers put their families? needs ahead of their own. Of course, this selfless image runs counter to ?ME? only culture. King Lemuel must have realized this fact when he outlined his motherhood model in Proverbs 31. The mother described in this passage is a loving wife, kindhearted mother, a champion of the oppressed, a business woman, a godly figure, and an insightful advisor. The author notes about this woman, ?Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ?Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.?? Likewise, when there is a mother of unique character in society, she should be celebrated and cherished. In the daily grind of living, many folks lose sight of the positive influence of the right kind of mother. A good mother creates a legacy for future generations. Let's hope that the positive model will never be forgotten.
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