“It was pride that changed angels to devils; it is humility that makes men angels.”– St. Augustine
When we behave in shameful ways in relationships, at a fundamental level pride is usually the cause. It is pride that makes us self-centered, which is what makes us angry, impatient, frustrated, jealous and vengeful. By contrast, when we are humble, we have no expectations of receiving whatever we might think we are “due.” This makes us kind, patient, calm, generous and forgiving. Ironically, when we live in awareness that we are no better or more important than anyone else, we become spiritually extraordinary.