Temper and Pride

Some quick guidelines for pride and temper.

They should never happen at the same time - they do not really exist in the same space.  If you feel like you have them both at the same time, it is probably all temper.  Never confuse spite with pride, they are completely separate.

They should both be relatively short in duration.   Every one has a temper, when it happens, give it the proper due and then drop it.  It is lasts longer it will eat away at you and color the things you do without you ever intending for them to do that.  Pride also should be short.  ALWAYS be proud in the goals you accomplish, never diminish them.  Not acknowledging them or taking time to fully appreciating your achievements DOES diminish them.

They should both happen.  We all have a temper, it intended as a safely valve.  You should learn to have immense pride in things you do.  When you have that immense pride, it gives you a richness and depth that other people benefit from.

They should never keep you from reaching out to the people, places, and things that can help you.  It goes without saying that the highest compliment you can be given is to have a friend or loved one turn to you in a time of need.  It starts a chain of events that build deep, lasting bonds that last a life time.  



Love Dad