Humility doesn’t get much attention these days, does it? Everyone seems to be talking about their achievements, or screaming about the failures of others, but few people act humbly in our modern world. Yet, this quiet little virtue of humility can work wonders on both your mindset and your relationships. Practicing humility regularly can boost your … Read more
When you’re on a quest for personal growth, you’ll want to consider the ideals of humbleness and humility. Both qualities are similar and encompass selflessness and modesty, which are admirable qualities in anyone. I’m sure you’ll agree that humility and humility have distinct characteristics regarding general character development. Those characteristics are necessary for your personal and professional development. In … Read more
As a child, I was taught that talking about myself or feeling proud was intolerable and unholy. The only acceptable feeling I was allowed was to be humble to the point of allowing others to trample all over me, and I wasn’t permitted to speak one word about it. Pride vs humility had hard lines. … Read more
Walking barefoot along the beach, with the warm sand between your toes, is an utterly serene experience. It’s like you’ve somehow silenced the chaos of life beneath the sounds of crashing waves. And you feel more at ease, and more grounded within yourself. If only you could bottle that feeling and take it back home, … Read more
“Oh, did you also see how high-and-mighty that person is? They’re amazing!” Said nobody ever, right? People don’t like it when someone acts all superior and snobby… but if you live a life filled with humble examples, you are sure to be admired, and people will naturally gravitate to you. “Being real is what keeps me … Read more
Do you often downplay your achievements, even when you deserve recognition? Or perhaps you notice others who seem to act humble yet subtly bask in the spotlight. False humility can be a sneaky force, undermining genuine interactions and self-perception. In a world that values modesty, it’s easy to confuse it with true humility. Join us … Read more
When I recently had a fender bender at work, I sighed and asked my colleague (who had rear-ended me as we all rushed home from work) if he was okay. Instead of shouting and raging at the situation, I remained calm and resolved a way forward without blaming my colleague. He had clearly been in … Read more
In the competitive world that we live in, it’s not unusual to see people “doing what they have to do” to get ahead. Many in our society focus on whose light shines the brightest and who is standing the tallest. Desiring to appear better than anyone else and be seen, recognized, and admired. But … Read more