I DON'T!!!! Instead of years of trying to control my emotions, I acknowledge them. I try not to act or speak on them until I can be honest with myself about them. Most of the time when I feel I have behaved inappropriately, or hurtfully, I find that I am trying to ignore or stuff a feeling and it is coming out subversively as an aggressive feeling. Honesty with my feelings is a much gentler/kinder way for me to develop humility and empathy.
Faith is very personal, but I am proud that my higher power made me perfect in his eyes. I am proud of the love that I share with my higher power.
Are you feeling shame or afraid of expressing pride? Is pride covering up other feelings?
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