A Matter of Pride
“There are two kinds of pride, both good and bad. ‘Good pride’ represents our dignity and self-respect. ‘Bad pride’ is the deadly sin of superiority that reeks of conceit and arrogance.-“ – John C. Maxwell, speaker and author on leadership.
A story:
They grew up as many siblings do, fiercely protective of each other and at the same time, often fighting over silly things that never really mattered. As brother and sister, they loved each other very much, but they let pride dominate their relationship.
It was 10 years ago when Peter and Christie, now in their forties, became embroiled in a strong disagreement which ultimately became a fierce verbal and emotional fight, each one, determined to be right.
Christie stormed out of Peter’s house vowing never to speak to him until…