The Reservoir

 False pride is a reservoir that holds lots of our shortcomings and defects of character.  Meditation is the flood gate that releases enough of this stuff so that it does not overflow into action which hurts oneself and others.  Ego-centricity, self-centeredness, whining, resentments at not getting our wants met, all can do great damage to others.  Meditation seems to shine enough light on this, or at least a power/energy releases the acting out energy of this mess, so it doesn’t overflow into action which hurts oneself and others.  The bad stuff is cunning.  It hides out underwater, until it does not.  So don’t wait until you need to make amends for the damage you did.  Meditate each day.