How can we overcome pride?
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I want to applaud Schneb here and say that I agree with his position on this issue (but I still want to put my observations in as well).\n\nPride and humility have been compared several times in this thread, and I agree that they are opposites, but in order to understand them they need to be defined.\n\nPride: Having a distorted concept of who you are - can be too high an opinion of self (arrogant pride) or, too low an opinion of self (false humility).\n\nHumility: Having a true concept of who you are - being known for who are - nothing more and nothing less.\n\nPride comes into our hearts when we compare ourselves to other people - We learn humilty by comparing ourselves to Jesus, and imitating Him out of love.\n\nFor further study on Humilty (overcoming pride) I recommend reading the book "Humility" by Andrew Murray, published by Bethany House. www.bethanyhouse.com
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To acheive this, you 1st have to change human nature. Good luck!
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Injured pride. Feelings of guilt. Fear of criticism. "we told you so"
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List down the things you think you are good at.  Be proud of them.  List out things you cannot do.  Ask yourself whether you can live without doing these.  Ignore those you dont need to pursue. Pay attention and sharpen those skills that you wish you could develop.  Practice hard.  Dont rely on what others say.  Be good at your own work and have ample faith in yourself.  Whilst at this do not get self centred.  Look around and be sensitive to others needs.  Helping someone who is in real need will surely make you feel good - no great!  Go on - try to come out of your shell as the world outside is beautiful.  Good luck!
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Be a lover.\nNot a fighter....
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Treat others how you'd like to be treated. Everyone is human. Everyone has feelings (cliche) but it's true. If you're nicer to others you'll feel better within yourself. Obviously being nasty to others won't have a positive impact on you.  \n\nHaving more respect for others will allow you and others to have more respect for yourself. Everyone is on this earth for a reason (an unknown one at that). Life is hard enough as it is without people being twats to each other, that's commonly human nature though. At the end of the day, it's only you and your conscience that will enable you to be a nicer person to others. You just need to be more considerate to others, even if they aren't considerate back, you can rest knowing you've done the right thing. Directly that person may not appreciate it, but you'll notice others will (and they will)\n\nI hope this has helped.
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I think one of the most important things you can do is to express gratitude for every blessing that comes your way. The more you learn to recognize all the good things you have and acknowledge them, the more good that opens up for you. As for the people who don't have it so good right now, try to visualize that everyone on this earth is enjoying unlimited abundance and goodness. Ask God to bless others with the same wonderful blessings He has given you, and ask Him to show you how you can share your good fortune with others.
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Stop behaving like a f.a.g.!\n\nDont act on your gay impulses. Im violent, but I dont act it out cause I dont want to suffer the conciquences of such actions. Sure easier said then done, but you apprently have a rocky path to travel, life is seldom fair so make the best of what you got or go through life unhappy!
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Yeah.  When you realize that high self-esteem (pride) and low self-esteem are two side of the same coin.  This lind of pride is thinking you are to great and the other think that you are not enough.  At the end of the day it is still all about you.  The best is having no self-esteem.  In which you consider yourself honestly and then move on and refocus on the One who really matter GOD.  So, yes I have had days like that.
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Try not to show off by bragging about your past conquests, and don't fish for compliments to boost your ego. Relax, be comfortable with yourself and express yourself naturally
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Don't hate yourself.  That's not going to help.  Love yourself, and then go out and take charge of your life.  Go to school, get a good job, feel the pride.  But you have to love yourself enough to be able to take the first step.
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Be happy with who you are.\n\nCoach
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Set an example by staying positive. Try to see positives in every negative situation and make best use of it. Always exhibit confidence and achieve your goals. That will prompt those negative slackers to dust off the cobwebs and start looking at life in a more positive way!
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First step: If you can not understand one another: than try. Without ignorance or without discrimination. I think tolerance is key.\n\nSecond step: start viewing each other as human beings above all. I do not judge you. Don't judge me.  I respect you for your beliefs because you have the right to follow whatever path you want.  Respect me. I respect you.  \n\nThen maybe we can all just get along.  (god willing)
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be strong in who you are and thank God for everything hes given you.\nlove yourself for who you are, and know God loves you even more.\nIf you live your life worrying about what other people think, you will never find happiness.\n\n be happy & love yourself!\nI think your great just the way you are, but when you love yourself first, people will see you differently.
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you may think this, but actually some people are the opposite as far as broadcasting thier pride.  they feel maybe that they are overcoming or have overcome obstacles and are proud.  i see nothing wrong with it.  maybe it is a way to encourage people of thier same culture to also strive to succeed.  i think this is actually promoting confidence, not low self-esteem.  low self-esteem is blamed for too much these days, in my opinion.  low self-esteem is being used a lot, i think, as an excuse for just any old thing.  perhaps the "mexican pride" people are simply proud of who they are and thier culture.  i see no hint of low self-esteem here, perhaps you need a dictionary.  while looking up self-esteem, you might opt to look up prejudice.........
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Manage anger by being happy.  Be happy you are alive.  Be thankful for your blessings.  Bless others!  Forgive, forgive, forgive the shortcoming of others.  Sing great songs!  Play!  Do something for someone less fortunate.  Get others to join you. You will be a person without anger toward yourself and others if you follow the above suggestions.