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Essay On Humility

The document discusses the concept of humility. It defines humility as having a modest view of one's importance and abilities, as well as meekness. True humility is manifested through acceptance, selflessness, and contentment rather than refusing to show one's talents or feeling worthless. It involves accepting advice from others to improve, serving and helping anonymously without concern for reputation, and being content with what one has rather than always desiring more. Quotes provided emphasize that humility is about thinking of oneself less and doing the right thing rather than seeking praise. In summary, the document examines different understandings and manifestations of true humility.

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Essay On Humility

The document discusses the concept of humility. It defines humility as having a modest view of one's importance and abilities, as well as meekness. True humility is manifested through acceptance, selflessness, and contentment rather than refusing to show one's talents or feeling worthless. It involves accepting advice from others to improve, serving and helping anonymously without concern for reputation, and being content with what one has rather than always desiring more. Quotes provided emphasize that humility is about thinking of oneself less and doing the right thing rather than seeking praise. In summary, the document examines different understandings and manifestations of true humility.

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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, this is not what humility means. 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 humility 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 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”. A proper attitude is “live and learn!”

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. Helping 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 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: “For
the despondent, every day brings trouble; for the happy heart, life is a continual
feast.” (Proverbs 15:15)

“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, helping others anonymously,
and being happy and content with what one has at the moment are manifestations
of humility.

May we all live a humble life because I personally believe it is one of the keys to
happiness, to a “continual feast”! We have way more than enough but the scales
covering the eyes of our hearts keep us from seeing how happy and blessed we are.

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/
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. (Proverbs 15:15)
Leadership Now (1996-2014). Quotes on humility Retrieved
from http://www.leadershipnow.com/humilityquotes.html

Vesalon (Coman) Florentina Georgiana


Master LAPM/ Anul I

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