There is a phenomenon among our women today, where they cannot acknowledge their triumphs. Look at the women in your lives and I am sure that you will see it too. When given a compliment, women are expected to reject it. We are trained from a young age to believe that to be humble we must not have any pride. We are told that all forms of pride are wrong. This could not be farther from the truth. 

If we hope to move forward as a society we need to recognize the benefit that comes from having pride in our accomplishments. If all the art that is created is subsequently shamed we will be dooming ourselves to living in a world devoid of art. There is so much more joy within reach when we begin to believe that we are worthy of praise. I encourage everyone to take the time to reflect on the good that they have done and allow themselves to feel the pride that they deserve.