The Pride Inside

We've all got talents, things that we enjoy doing and are good at. Sometimes we are afraid to say what we think our own talents are. It's easy to point them out in others, "He's a great basketball player." or, "She has a real knack (yes, that's how you spell it) for painting." Why don't we share with others what we think our talents are? We are afraid that if we admit, out loud, that we think we are good at something that someone will disagree because there's always someone better.

The first thing that comes to my mind when I think of the word pride is Lion King. Not really, but it did come to mind earlier today. Simba belonged to a pride of lions and as a youngster he was pretty prideful too. He said things like, "I'm gonna be the mane (pun intended) event like no king was before.." Sure, Simba may have had a talent for leadership and certain gifts that would make him a great king but the pride was in comparing, and elevating himself above previous leaders, including his father.

It's not enough for us to simply be good at something and enjoy doing it. We often compare ourselves to others. We've got to be better. They may be good at this, but you're better than them at some other thing. Truthfully, it doesn't matter. Who cares? Find something you like and work at it for yourself. And don't be afraid to compliment people and point out what you've noticed they are good at.

And yep... I think that's it.