Deborah J. Watson

Which Pride Are You Feeding?

There are two kinds of pride.

One builds.
One destroys.

Healthy pride says:
“I’m grateful for the gifts God has placed in me, and I will use them well.”

It produces confidence, responsibility, and gratitude.

But destructive pride whispers something different:
“Look what I did.”
“I don’t need help.”
“I’m better than others.”

One keeps you teachable.
The other makes you untouchable.

Every day we feed one of them.

Healthy pride feeds purpose.
Destructive pride feeds ego.

One leads to growth.
The other eventually leads to isolation.

So the question isn’t whether pride exists in our lives…

The real question is:

Which one are you feeding today?

I just received an email to submit our work to the Marche du Film in Cannes. An exclusive event from one of our brand partners.

I would love to accept the invitation, however because of the work we're doing in Branson International Film Festival, I have to prioritize my time and decline.

I will go to Cannes one day and carry others with me.

While some people murmur and complain about others "breaking into the industry by riding on their coat-tails", I count it all joy to help bring others along for the adventure. Everyone is allowed to have their own perspective.... and mine is one of balance to not get weighed down under the labor of it all.

Thank you to the team that goes the distance with me. Your dedication and commitment supercede my expectations.

happiness vs. joy

Setbacks are not the end of your story.

They are pauses.
They are pivots.
They are preparation.

The delay doesn’t mean you’re disqualified.
The struggle doesn’t mean you’re failing.

Sometimes the setback is strengthening muscles you didn’t know you’d need.

Keep going.
Keep building.
Keep believing.

You are not behind. You are being built.