Choose pride over defense

When you do something you are genuinely proud of, even if it feels scary, your body will settle. Enough so that you can release the need to explain, prove, or defend. This is how you know you are in alignment with what is most important to you. This healthy pride in yourself is enough to know you are acting from the truth, and you don’t need anyone else to agree with it to make it the truth.

On the other hand, the urge to defend yourself often signals a misalignment with your values. As you lead your life, practice seeking out the feelings of healthy pride and discerning them from the sensations of proving and defending.

What might life feel like if you took actions that you never needed to defend, even if people were offended?