Healing the Soul From Emotional Illsনমুনা

Selfishness and Pride—Enemies of Peace

Selfishness and pride are subtle yet powerful destroyers of emotional well-being. They create unrealistic expectations, fuel offense, and breed dissatisfaction. When life doesn’t revolve around our desires, we feel slighted, ignored, or unloved. This emotional fragility stems from an inflated sense of self.

Consider the person who becomes bitter because no one complimented their new outfit. Or the one who spirals into sadness because their social media post didn’t get enough likes. These reactions aren’t about external circumstances—they’re about internal idolatry. When self becomes the centre, everything else is measured by how it serves us.

Jesus modelled emotional stability through radical selflessness. Even when hungry and tired, He prioritized the salvation of others. His joy came not from comfort but from compassion. The more we imitate His self-denial, the more we experience the peace that surpasses understanding.

Pride also distorts relationships. It makes us quick to anger, slow to forgive, and obsessed with status. But humility opens the door to healing. When we stop demanding attention and start giving love, our emotional landscape transforms. The happiest people aren’t those who receive the most—they’re those who give the most.

Prayer:

Jesus, break the chains of selfishness and pride in my heart. Teach me to live for others, to serve with joy, and to find fulfilment in humility. Help me to stop measuring my worth by others’ reactions and start anchoring my identity in You. Let Your selfless love re-shape my emotions and restore my peace. Amen.