Monday, June 18, 2007

Thoughts on Humble Pride

I think everyone that knows me knows I am a little like my mother-stubborn and a bit proud. Not necessarily the best trait I learned from her, but probably one of the ones I've learned and adhered to the most. Not something to be proud of.

I remember growing up and Mami was never wrong. Never. So likewise, I assumed that I was never wrong, and if I was wrong, it wasn't my fault and I didn't need to make amends.
Well, I'm finally beginning to learn that isn't quite how it works. I have a husband now and apparently, he is right sometimes, too. This has taken quite an adjustment.

It was an experience the other day that brings me to this topic.

I remember sitting in the car the other day and I did something to offend my sweet husband. I sat there, upset that he was upset. Ridiculous, I know. I realized I had offended him and felt some remorse. Finally, I mustered the courage to apologize. It wasn't that easy for me, which is just sad. He looked over at me and thanked me for apologizing. How pathetic is that!? He had to thank me for apologizing because he knew what a rarity it was. What an eye opener that was-to have my husband thank me for an apology.

I definitely need to work on that-work on my pride, or rather work on my humility.

Here are a few quotes I found on the topic.

"It is the highest form of self-respect to admit our errors and mistakes and make amends for them. To make a mistake is only an error in judgment, but to adhere to it when it is discovered shows infirmity of character." --Dale E. Turner

"Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real." --Thomas Merton

To end on a light note--

"Humility is like underwear, essential, but indecent if it shows." --Helen Nielsen

2 comments:

Joe said...

Heh, maybe that'll teach you to turn off my talk radio! ;)

You're the cutest wifey ever!

Mythreesons said...

I love your deep thoughts... have you just been playing dumb all these years... you really are thoughtful?