Mrs. Gunter proposed that we do an exercise in which we say something we are proud of and then say something that we are proud of that another classmate did. As the activity progressed, I noticed that when it was a person's turn, some seemed to be quick when they mentioned their accomplishments. Others seemed to be proud of funny things such as being a #kewlkat. Was it because they were nervous, or was it because they thought they would be bragging if they mentioned something worthy of a pat in the back?
I think there is a fine line between pride and bragging. Pride is simply being aware of what you have accomplished and are proud of. Bragging, which can be categorized as arrogance, is a way of attempting to make yourself superior to others. Bragging is at times a desperate attempt to put yourself in a position in which you are not. You brag to make others feel happy for you, while pride is something personal that doesn't require the approval of others for it to be valid. And if you do decide to share something that you are proud of, go ahead, just make sure that in the end if people don't share that mutual feeling of pride towards your accomplishment, that you are will always be proud of it.