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This guy received an award for being the humblest person but had to return it because he showed it to someone. Do you like pie? My personal favorite is pecan pie, but this year, a new flavor has risen to the top: humble pie.
Most of my life I’ve found my security by relying on my own understanding. That’s often the foundation on which I stand. It’s something I can see, touch and hold. It’s tangible, or so I believe. This is called pride, and I have a terrible problem with it. Pride has infected my whole life, especially in my relationships with my wife Meredith, our kids, family and friends. It’s the cause of my many character flaws. I hate it when I’m challenged or corrected by anyone, especially by Meredith. My kids? Well, they better not even think about it.
Being challenged shakes my perception of reality. When that happens, my emotions take over. I panic and will do anything to regain my false sense of reality. I continue to eat the same flavor of pie because I know what to expect. Some pecan pies will be worse than others, but all in all, I’ll be comfortable with the result. Am I really that comfortable? Maybe, but how boring.
Life is better because of the challenge, and I don’t want a fixed mindset. I want a growth mindset. Life has proven to be spiritually rich when I trash my pride, so I’ll eat that delicious humble pie and enjoy every bite. Why? Because God makes the best pies.
Have a great day today.
Scott Tredeau
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