What accomplishment in your life are you most proud of?

I'll answer honestly. This is a question I've given a lot of thought to, especially since finishing work. I don't have a definitive answer. I've done a lot in my life, but I don't think there is anything someone else couldn't have done. I thought having books published was the biggie - but when I achieved it I was left empty. I mean, everyone has kids, and hopefully tries to do no harm.

I'm just not that special. I'm not sure humans are meant to be that special. I think that maybe, it's only society that gives a darn. I do think about it though.

Doing 5 years in the Naval Academy and 30 additional years in the military. I keep this part of my life to myself, except for this post. I don’t even share my life with my dates, unless they ask. I did when I first retired from my last job, but it seemed people were just asking either because they were nosey or they were just trying to be kind by asking about my past. They didn’t really seem to care, so I tell as little as possible when asked. It reminds me when people ask ‘How are you doing?’ They are just being polite.

My kids, no hesitation on that one. I tried to raise them with a good moral compass and it appears to have worked.

After that, my career in education. I don’t think I taught others. It was more like I showed them a way to possibilities. A person I used to supervise dedicated his PhD dissertation to me, and I wasn’t even his advisor! All I did was go over his research design with him after work one day and suggest a few changes.

I can still climb the stairs machine for an hour nonstop. Just grateful.

Disgustedman said:

I envy your status as a trooper, knowing how hard the qualifications and job is, but I'm glad I don't have to deal with passing heart breaking information to others.

I remember when I let my mother tell my sister her "rescue" wandered into traffic and was hit. I buried it too as she couldn't stand to see him.

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I delivered several death notices, but in this case, the lead Investigator delivered the death notice.

OldFeller said:

In this case you might expect to not find a pulse. But in cases where a person appears unconscious how confident were you in comfirming a pulse vs a non-pulse.

Is it possible to to not feel a pulse when the person has one?

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Usually, we would check both the wrist (radial) and neck (carotid) to feel for a pulse. If none is present, there’s a 99% chance that the person is deceased. A pulse can be what’s called very deep and hard to detect. In many cases where no pulse is felt and there is no sign of a gun or knife wound where the person has bled out, CPR should be started until the EMS arrives and they can check for BP or other vitals.

I would say struggling with schoolwork put back twice in, 4th&9th grade, going to 2 boarding schools, living with my aunt& uncle in Baltimore,MD overcoming all that turmoil between the ages of 10-16 I graduated from high school, and got a college degree.I've made a life for myself which I'm proud of, though different from my siblings

An issue with the subject of pride or being proud is our English language uses the same term for a wider range of meanings than the narrower meaning in Bible scripture. Some religious interpretations then condemn the issue more broadly as sin than intended. Thus, this person rejects that popular common use of the term as simple minded human psychological nonsense. To be clear, I believe it is healthy to feel positively about one's accomplishments that our society and culture recognizes as positive.

So I web searched per below:

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Some people argue that certain biblical passages about pride might be misinterpreted or taken out of context, leading to an overemphasis on the negative aspects of pride and a devaluation of healthy self-esteem or deserved satisfaction
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Here's why some people believe this:

Differing Definitions of Pride: The term "pride" can have both positive and negative connotations in modern English. Positive pride might refer to a sense of accomplishment, self-respect, or being pleased with someone's efforts. The Bible, however, often uses the term to describe arrogance, conceit, and haughtiness, which are clearly negative traits.
Focus on God's Glory vs. Self-Glory: Biblical teachings emphasize that all glory and praise belong to God, and any form of pride that diminishes God's sovereignty or elevates oneself above God is condemned as sin.
Contextual Interpretation: Some argue that while passages like Proverbs 16:18 ("Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall") warn against destructive arrogance, they don't necessarily negate the idea of a healthy sense of satisfaction or confidence in oneself, especially when attributing successes to God's grace and blessings.

Ultimately, understanding the biblical perspective on pride involves careful contextual interpretation and a recognition that the Bible primarily warns against self-centered arrogance that defies God's authority and leads to destructive consequences. It doesn't necessarily condemn all feelings of positive self-worth or appreciation for one's accomplishments, provided these feelings are rooted in humility and gratitude toward God

RadishRose said:

...........or most satisfied with?

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Firstly, don't get me wrong with this, I'm all for supporting the disadvantaged, homelessness etc - part of my work, but this was all wrong ie too high profile in it's location in a quiet village with no proper back-up or resources (or experience) to handle it.

In my last house, I lived near a Housing Assoc who have flats for the elderly.
One of their block of flats situated on the main road, (two storey, garden frontage, four flats ) they decided to change the use from the elderly to young single parents or young single pregnant mums.

Gawd, it was awful. They weren't supposed to have males in the building but they stood naked at the windows, curtains always open while fornicating with the boyfriends, drinking, smoking and chucking lit cigarette ends onto lines of washing hanging out in neighbours gardens either side of their building, effing and jeffing at passer-by's, loud music, late night rows on the road. Local paper had a ball reporting on it, motorists slowed down passing it, ogling and whistling. The police used their powers under anti-social behaviour but it just carried on.
They were supposed to be visited by Social Workers, but nothing changed.

There's the local primary school a few doors away, families with kids, businesses complained, estate agent lost sales. So many complaints but nobody seemed to be doing anything constructive.
I was so rattled, I took the bull by the horns, decided to form an action group to reverse the H.A's decision and get it back for the elderly, which is what the H.A. was initially founded for.

Printed out leaflets saying I was forming an action group asking if anyone wanted to join me in getting the H.A. to reverse. Went door-knocking, shoved leaflets in letterboxes, contacted the police who'd been called many times after complaints, spoke with local MP - so many joined me, we had to hire the church hall for our meetings weekly then monthly .... cutting it short after nearly 2yrs we won - which was duly reported in the local media. Proper chuffed, job done. Peace.

If anyone's wondering if the lassies ended up on the street - no they didn't. They were transferred to a different H.A. nearer the city centre, different council who had more funding and resources for both social support and housing more suited to their needs. So perhaps a win all round I guess.