Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Boast

 Can boasting be a form of abuse?  Yes.  It can be a conscious or unconscious effort to put people down.


That depends on whether someone is under a thumb, bereft of a healthy outlook.


Abuse can make some abused feel better.  It might be largely unwitting.  Maybe.  


Some attempt to overcome by implying superiority.  Check superiority and inferiority complexes elsewhere.  


Likewise, others debase themselves.


Endrunning and one upping reinforce a sense that some suffered various abuses and result in a desperate try to compensate.


There are those who can be guided to dispense with boasting, and lead away from wasteful competition.  


Honestly face one's character and deeds.  Give and receive.


Most of all, keep undercover aspects and plans.  Let them come to fruition quietly


Yes, state accomplishments and let people know what you can do.  But, develop gradually and the surprise might be pleasant except for the Darksiders.


I follow the advice of Galatians: 'Be not boastful'.  


Pride comes before the fall.  Give yourself a chance to truly celebrate accomplishment.  


Truth can surmount defeat.


Doing beats boasting.

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