7 Severn

“Don’t let us be familiar or fond, nor kiss before folks,
like my lady Fadler and Sir Francis: nor go to Hyde-Park together the first Sunday in a new chariot, to provoke eyes and whispers, and then never be seen there together again; as if we were proud of one another the first week, and ashamed of one another ever after… Let us be very strange and well-bred: Let us be as strange as if we had been married a great while, and as well-bred as if we were not married at all.”
The Way of the World (1700) act 4, SC.5
Sourced: The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, Revised Edition.

The Britannica Dictionary states: –

Proud:
Very happy and pleased because of something you have done, something you own, someone you know or are related to, etc.
Causing someone to feel very happy and pleased.

Also from Brittanica Dictionary, under Proud – Disapproving: having or showing the attitude of people who think that they are better or more important than others.
Having or showing too much pride, not wanting to lose the respect of other people.
Not willing to accept help from other people.

Triumphant:
Resulting in victory or success.
Celebrating victory or success.

Illustrious:
Admired and respected very much because a lot was achieved.

Having now read the above descriptions:
Are we Illustrious?
Are we Triumphant?
As we go through our respective lives, it is important to celebrate our successes. These are our milestones – our achievements in life. We should allow ourselves to be proud of them. As we do so, this allows others to move forward too.

That said. When we look at the descriptions above. We are reminded, there are those who do feel entitled and/or a class above others.
Whilst there is no wish to dwell on that, it is worth noting as we move on to the next point, which is to say:

From a Self-help and wellbeing point of view.
What we should not do, is allow ourselves to believe we are above others. Rather. We should always consider both our own and others betterment, without judgement – should it be for the greater good of all.

“Why were they proud? again we ask aloud,
Why in the name of Glory were they proud?
‘Isabella; or, The Pot of Basil’ (1820) st. 16
Sourced: The Oxford Dictionary of Quotations, Revised Edition.

Thank you for reading.

Next Week. We’re: Optimistic – Eager – Hopeful.