Pride can reveal its ugly head in many ways. We sometimes associate it with “high self-esteem.” Yet the precursor to pride seems to reside in our anxiety, fear, and insecurity. Therefore, those with “low self-esteem” seem to be suffering from the same illness. Pride attaches itself to accomplishments both emotionally and tangibly. Consequently, trying to keep up with “being nice,” “being better,” “having more,” or “knowing more” can be exhausting, for these desires seem to be symptoms of a fear of not “being” enough, an insecurity deep within. The result of this “ill from within” comes to the surface in our desire to compete. Many of us spend our lives…