Pride

I came to the realization that my pride is the root of most of my frustration. I like to say that I'm not focused on having money--I just want to be honest with people and pay what I owe them. But really, I'm just proud of my reputation and want to look good. I like to say that I'm concerned about my kid's education and future, but really--I'm embarrassed to be in the principal's office all the time because I look like a bad mom. I could go on and on, but it would get old. I need to focus on what I want to be, not on trying to hide the fact that I'm not what I want to be.