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bluidkiti · 11-21-2013, 09:12 AM

November 22

The Bigger the Boast, the Smaller the Self-Esteem

If we know we are great, we do not have to prove it. We see people who are name-droppers, or who otherwise try to impress people with their importance. We think, What an inflated ego that person has. Actually, that person feels terribly depleted and acts in desperation to convince others of his or her importance. Instead of being annoyed with the pomp and arrogance of the person who behaves egotistically, can we not find enough compassion to feel for someone who feels so unworthy that he or she takes such desperate measures?

11-21-2013, 09:12 AM	#22
bluidkiti Administrator Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 70,570	November 22 The Bigger the Boast, the Smaller the Self-Esteem If we know we are great, we do not have to prove it. We see people who are name-droppers, or who otherwise try to impress people with their importance. We think, What an inflated ego that person has. Actually, that person feels terribly depleted and acts in desperation to convince others of his or her importance. Instead of being annoyed with the pomp and arrogance of the person who behaves egotistically, can we not find enough compassion to feel for someone who feels so unworthy that he or she takes such desperate measures? __________________ "No matter what you have done up to this moment, you get 24 brand-new hours to spend every single day." --Brian Tracy AA gives us an opportunity to recreate ourselves, with God's help, one day at a time. --Rufus K. When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on. --Franklin D. Roosevelt We stay sober and clean together - one day at a time! God says that each of us is worth loving.