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The document discusses the concept of humility. It begins by describing humility as being modest about one's own importance or abilities rather than boastful. Some misinterpret humility as putting oneself down or feeling worthless, but it is actually manifested through acceptance, selflessness, and contentment. Humility involves accepting advice from others to improve, performing service anonymously without desire for praise or reputation, and being content with what one has rather than always desiring more. True humility is exemplified by focusing on serving others rather than oneself.

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The document discusses the concept of humility. It begins by describing humility as being modest about one's own importance or abilities rather than boastful. Some misinterpret humility as putting oneself down or feeling worthless, but it is actually manifested through acceptance, selflessness, and contentment. Humility involves accepting advice from others to improve, performing service anonymously without desire for praise or reputation, and being content with what one has rather than always desiring more. True humility is exemplified by focusing on serving others rather than oneself.

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HUMILITY

In a world where it seems as though pride is handed through the pleats of colored
ribbons, medals, and framed papers of accomplishment, being humble can be hard.

Humility is a word that is often heard but not yet fully understood by many.

Thesaurus dictionary describes humility as being the quality or state of being


humble; modest opinion of one’s own importance or rank; meekness.

Misinterpretations about what “humility” is are still present. Some think that
humility is the refusal to show everyone the skills and talents one has. It is also
thought of as putting oneself down or feeling worthless. (“What is true”, 2015)
However, humility is not defined that way. Humility is more than not calling
attention to oneself or thinking that someone is better. Humility is a value that is
manifested through acceptance, selflessness, and contentment.

What does manifested through acceptance mean? Accepting advice from other
people regarding changes for the better is one form of humility. No one can deny
the fact that everyone makes mistakes and that nobody is perfect. (“Examples of
Humility”, 1996-2015) Everyone needs improvement. If other people give an
advice, it is always better to take that and evaluate it. If it’s good, take it, if not,
leave it! It is one form of emptying one’s mind and heart for a while and filling it
with new ideas and values that come from other people’s opinion and advice. In
addition, many are afraid to accept changes because of pride, the opposite of
humility. (“The virtuous life”, 2015) Humility is not that easy to show because
titles, achievements, and the like, give birth to pride. These things give an identity
to a person. The mindset of a humble person is that “Despite my achievements,
there are still things other people know that I do not know”.

Humility is a value that is manifested through selflessness. Performing service and


charity anonymously shows humility. (“The virtuous life”, 2015) Humility is not
only about being selfless, performing service, and helping others but also doing
these things even if other people do not see it. Performing service to others even if
they do not see it is a clear form of “selflessness” since one does not mind his/her
reputation. What others think does not really matter. In addition, praise from other
people is not really a big deal. Humility is not about thinking less of yourself”, as
the British writer C.S. Lewis once put it, “but thinking of yourself less”. (Kubicek,
2015)
Last but not least, humility is a value that is manifested through contentment.
Humility is shown when one does not demand for more blessings. In life, there are
many worldly possessions. The tendency is for people to always want “more” in
their lives. Many times we compare with others that have way more than us but I
think we are looking in the wrong direction. Why not compare ourselves with
those who have less and be filled with gratitude. There’s a proverb in the Bible that
says: Also, there is a sense of competition since there are many improvements on
earth such as technology. For example, the feeling of wanting to buy a new Iphone
since it is better to have one. If this is the case, then there is always a reason to
boast. People should always be content with what they have at the moment. This
only shows that one owes every possession to God and that everything comes from
Him. Moreover, if God gives a little or none, a humble person would still be
contented since he/she knows that he/she is nothing without God. (“Lesson 78:
True”, 2015)

“Humility is royalty without a crown” and “Humility is greatness in plain clothes”


are quotes by Spencer W. Kimball which summarizes the word, humility. (“Quotes
on humility”, 1996-2014) Both of these explain that praise from other people and
one’s reputation is less important. The more important thing is to do the right thing
and just be humble. Accepting that one is not perfect, giving service to others
anonymously, and being happy and contented with what one has at the moment are
manifestations of humility.

WORD COUNT: 722

SOURCES

Ananda Sagha Worldwide (2015). What is true humility? Retrieved from


http://www.ananda.org/meditation/meditation-support/articles/true-humility-is-self-forgetfulness
LoveToKnow, Corp (1996-2015). Examples of Humility; Humility comes in many forms
Retrieved from http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-humility.html
The art of manliness (2015). The virtuous life: Humility; What is humility Retrieved
from                         http://www.artofmanliness.com/2008/05/25/the-virtuous-life-humility/
Jeremie Kubicek (2015). What is true humility? Retrieved from http://jeremiekubicek.com/what-
is-true-humility/
Bible.org  (2015). Lesson 78: True Humility (Romans 12:3) Retrieved
from                                                 https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-78-true-humility-romans-
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LeadershipNow (1996-2014). Quotes on humility Retrieved from
http://www.leadershipnow.com/humilityquotes.html

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