Yearly Archives: 2021

Hubris. Its meaning is arrogance, excessive pride or self-confidence, feeling of superiority, cockiness and self-importance. One writer said, ‘hubris is boring!’ Another said, ‘hubris is just one step ahead of loss of integrity.’ The opposite comes through in words like humility or modesty. I love this word modesty – we […]

Hubris or Modesty

23 Aug, 2021 in August 2021: Hubris / Radio Scripts tagged confidence / identity / self-esteem by Penny

One of my favourite books of all time is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. The dynamic between the two protagonists is beautifully written. We have the proud Mr Darcy who feels that the importance of his wealth, class and connections, entitle him to pass judgement on others. And we […]

Jane Austen, a global pandemic, and pride

20 Aug, 2021 in August 2021: Hubris tagged #privilege / assumptions / Covid-19 / Jane Austen by Jodie McCarthy

Parenting children can be the greatest quandary. How do I help them be confident? But not overly so. How do I get them to speak up? But also, be a good listener. How do I get them to have a great sense of identity and self? But prefer others. This […]

Parenting is a quandary

16 Aug, 2021 in August 2021: Hubris / Radio Scripts tagged humility / identity / parenting by Amanda

Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real. Thomas Mereton When my girls were younger, I kept a list of funny things they said, and cute little mispronunciations like “untella” for “Nutella”. But I also kept a list of random statements I never thought I would say as a […]

Things I never thought I’d say to my kids

13 Aug, 2021 in August 2021: Hubris tagged forgiveness / parenting / words by Jodie McCarthy

The word hubris is a Greek word that combines in meaning to be overconfident and full of pride. What an interesting reflection. We live in a world that constantly promotes self-obsession. However, I have come to realise that the beginning of all injustice, is obsession with self. This sense, that […]

Who is my neighbour?

9 Aug, 2021 in August 2021: Hubris / Radio Scripts by Amanda

Her victory is your victory. Celebrate with her. Your victory is her victory. Point to her. Abby Wambach Are you watching the Olympics at the moment? What do you notice about the team members when they score a goal or win a game? I’ve noticed many of the athletes point […]

Her Victory is Your Victory.

6 Aug, 2021 in August 2021: Hubris tagged #elainefraserauthor / abbywambach / ariarnetitmus / celebrateothers / olympics by Elaine Fraser