Pride is, depending upon context,either a high sense of the worth of one's self and one's own, or a pleasure taken in the contemplation of these thing

One definition of pride in the first sense comes from Augustine: "the love of one's own excellence."

Teamwork "a joint action by 2 or more people' or a group, in which each person subordinates his or her individual interests and opinions to the unity and efficiency of the group."

This does not mean that the individual is no longer important; however, it does mean that effective and efficient teamwork goes beyond individual accomplishments. The most effective teamwork is produced when all the individuals involved harmonize their contributions and work towards a common goal.

Sometimes pride gets in the way of teamwork. And sometimes pride gets in the way of help. Needing help when truely needed, and letting someone help you, is not a sign of weekness, but a sign of great strength.

I faced reality this week that life is teamwork. As is friendship.