[LiteraryLark]

I'm surprised (well, I really shouldn't be) that "proud" isn't a mood you can opt to here. I think proud is an important mood here no matter if you're feeling good or bad. There are times when it's okay to feel proud of yourself and share that feeling with others, and for some people here, proud is a rare feeling and you should indulge in that feeling.

My opinion is that "Pride goes before the fall." There are many reasons to avoid pride but I'm not trying to preach at you. I prefer to use the word "pleased" because it not boastful. I think it is better to be humble than haughty.

[gayleggg]

Originally Posted by DrSkipper

I'm surprised (well, I really shouldn't be) that "proud" isn't a mood you can opt to here. I think proud is an important mood here no matter if you're feeling good or bad. There are times when it's okay to feel proud of yourself and share that feeling with others, and for some people here, proud is a rare feeling and you should indulge in that feeling.

I kind of agree. I saw my friend today just beaming because she was playing with her grandbaby and I know that part of that was a feeling of pride. I don't see anything wrong with pride as long as it is not holding you back in your interactions with others. (as in not being able to admit you are wrong, etc.)

[eskielover]

I think the word proud/pride has gotten a bad rap personally. If it's a feeling that comes with arrogance.....then yes, it's not ok....but most people are proud of their accomplishments in a humble sort of way....or proud of others accomplishments that are close to them.....if pride is felt in humility....then there is NOTHING WRONG WITH IT & it is a very good feeling.

It's usually quite obvious if the person with the pride is arrogant or humble & that's where the judgments tend to come from.

Glad you are feeling proud....I know that you have good reason for that feeling given your brother's accomplishment in the marines

[LiteraryLark]

Yeah, that was the reason why I wanted to put "proud" as my mood. My brother's graduation is a big deal. It isn't often that I feel proud and I was bummed I couldn't show on my profile how I felt. And I don't think most people here feel proud arrogantly. I think it's important to give others a chance to feel good about themselves. Being proud of something doesn't always happen, and when you're MI that can be a very rare feeling, whether you're proud you remembered to take your meds or proud you went three days without feeling symptoms, or even proud of something that happened to you. This is a caring forum and I believe most people here feel proud in a good way, and this forum should not be a forum of judgment.

I tried to share my pov. I apologize if I offemded with my perspective. Yes PC is a very supportive place.

[Homeira]

Pride is a great emotion I think. I am proud of myself for being strong enough to live with a MI, and I am proud of my son, and I am proud every time someone does something good.

This is interesting to think about. I really don't know about it much. Maybe I've denied being proud. I don't quite get it. But I know tonight and many times in life I feel proud of my father, or my kids. Maybe I should allow myself, to feel it for myself at something. I don't know. I'd much rather think I'm just another human being making it through this life. I guess I did feel some pride when I graduated, and then again from something that should have been easy but I was pregnant, so I do get it I guess...it wasn't easy for me. I think I've tried to find some value in myself, I don't understand the word proud very much. Value means I did something useful for someone else.

[Blue_Bird]

I also think we should have proud as a mood, I mean we have 3 icons to describe being tired; sleepy, exhausted and oh yeah there's "awake" the sarcastic looking one.

[Homeira]

I think "proud" should be one of the mood-choices also. Because all too often we forget to be proud of ourselves and our accomplishments. Even when it consists of taking a shower on a really bad day. We have a serious illness, and pretty much everything we do, we do despite of that. If "proud" was a mood-choice, maybe more people on PC would take some time to consider that.

[-jimi-]

I vote yes. Proud can mean two things. Let the users decide which.

[Steiner of Thule]

No thank you. Also they tend to deny requests for new moods. As seen in previous threads asking for new moods. I tend to not like pride because like others have said it can set one up for a big fall. Though I don't know really. I myself wouldn't like to use it because I think it would make me feel arrogant and foolish.