A few days ago, I pulled up behind a car, which was stopped at a red light. For some reason I like randomly to read license plates on cars. My eyes went to the plate on the car ahead of me and I was surprised to read “Being.” “That’s great,” I whispered to myself. For a second I thought that I would be happy to have that plate on my car. But then, I had to laugh. I am sure I have my share of vanity---being too prideful of ourselves or our things. I care about how I look, etc. But if asked, I would doubtlessly say that I am not very vain! The plainness of my clothes, my car, etc. would substantiate that, at least compared to my peers. I am also sure I was more vain when I was younger! Maybe there is a connection between vanity and hormones! I do think maturity and, certainly, becoming more spiritual should simultaneously begin eroding our vanity. One thing I am fairly confident is I won’t spend extra m...