PRIDE

The definition of pride is a deep satisfaction or pleasure derived from one's own achievements. An example is when a sports team wins a championship. It is also being aware of one's own dignity. The danger comes when one's pride is used to denigrate others or keeping them from receiving help when he/she needs it. 

Some may believe the pride parades trash straight society, however, that is not the case. This is people being happy with who they are where, once upon a time, they had to conceal their identity.

I have marched in numerous parades in the the past with different groups. I was pleased to be amongst people like myself, celebrating all that has been accomplished, thus far. Now that I'm a septugenarian, I am a spectator celebrating this particular occasion. 

Pride, to me, was being liberated from what society said that I was supposed to be. It is a quiet and humble satisfaction that I can be my authentic self. I'm more happy about other folks celebrating than myself. 

HAPPY PRIDE!