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I think the easiest way to be humble is to live life in the moment and appreciate things. These may not sound like very humbling things but they really are. Living life in the moment allows you to focus on what you're doing not what you've done in the past or all your future plans - it takes the focus off of you and puts it on life. Appreciating things really works, spend a few minutes each day sitting in silence and merely thinking and watching the world and you will begin to appreciate its beauty and magnificence. This is the most humbling thing in the world as you realize how small you are and that to be so caught up in yourself while all these amazing things are all around you is just pointless. Those are the two most humbling (not to mention satisfying) things in the world to me.
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I think making a point of learning from everyone keeps you humble. Everyone has something to teach you. Treat the homeless man the same way you treat the millionaire. I mean, really. Sometimes I get jaded, but when I think of what I've learned off of so many different people, I realize how little I know and it keeps me humble. That, and picking up dog poop while good looking guys walk by!
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I love this! Humility is an overlooked trait in this day and age. It's rare to find someone truly humble, and when you do, they are just the sweetest people.
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I love this! Humility is an overlooked trait in this day and age. It's rare to find someone truly humble, and when you do, they are just the sweetest people.
Personally, I always feel more humble after a good prayer. It really gives you perspective to talk with your Maker.
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I think an important part of humility is realizing that just because you are an expert in some area(s), have an advanced degree or great wealth, does not mean that all your opinions are more valuable or likely to be right than those of others. I see that humility is associated with religion and being humble, but one need not dress in rags,though showing off or bragging about obviously expensive clothes or a car shows a lack of humility, too, as does bragging about your "gifted" children..
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This might not really be the answer you're looking for but whenever you notice yourself going a little overboard stop yourself. The ideal world would be a world where everyone acts like a servant to everyone else, or to put it in other words, a world where everyone is humble and acts to please everyone. Unfortunately that world will not come for a while and i do not recommend acting like that now but keep it in mind.
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wow. humbleness. i think it shows that a person has matured in their life. to be able to say your wright even though they really think that they were wright all along. and they do that because they care about the other person more than care about the situation.
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"Humility looks different for every person. For some it comes through financial tragedy, for some it comes through relationship conflict, and others in much simpler situations. In the end, it is finding yourself on your knees with your hands in the air. You must surrender to the fact that life is greater than what your mind can comprehend. That the rules you live by have no power to alter fate or randomness. Humility is the gratefulness that overwhelms you once you let it all go."
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"Humility looks different for every person. For some it comes through financial tragedy, for some it comes through relationship conflict, and others in much simpler situations. In the end, it is finding yourself on your knees with your hands in the air. You must surrender to the fact that life is greater than what your mind can comprehend. That the rules you live by have no power to alter fate or randomness. Humility is the gratefulness that overwhelms you once you let it all go."
- anonymous. love that quote
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It's all about hanging out with people who are better than you.
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It's all about hanging out with people who are better than you.
Learn from them.
And then most importantly, stop talking.
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I think the first step to humility is realizing the truth of you place in the universe, to realize that in the big picture you are completely insignificant. Many people fight this notion but nevertheless it is true, starting with this humbling acceptance the rest will fall in line. Just remember in 200 no one will either give a f*ck or remember you. ;)
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I know my and other peoples weakness and strengths.I do not do things I am not good at. I don't talk about things I don't know. I ask questions. I don't pretend I have answers but I have learned not to correct others when they are wrong or to point out their weaknesses and strengths.People don't like that. That is what many people assume is humble when your quiet and don't point out their flaws. Plus knowing that much of who you and others are was decided by Genetics and Luck before any of us was born helps.I don't really care about being humble. That is other people insecurities not mine. I don't think poorly of others who have better talents than me if anything I think it aids humanity and hopefully they can teach others.Why worry about what insecure people think?
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I think being humble is the recognition that the amazing beauty, talent and ability within you is also within everyone else. Comparison and judgement provide nothing beneficial to you or those around you; they are simply tools of the ego. You can still be self-confident while also being humble, and in fact, you should. Humility is that understanding that the love and light inside of each one of us cannot be measured.
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The ability to be humble comes from empathy and gratitude. If we can see ourselves through others eyes, and imagine how they would feel if we said something (before we actually say it) I think that's a great place to start. Also, if we live from gratitude for what we have and who we are, we don't need to try proving we're better than anyone else.
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Humility is learned through suffering. The ego is fragile andd arrogance is a fancy glass christmas bulb...expensive and easy to break. No need to boast about strengths. Our strengths are illuminated by the backdrop of a humble spirit.
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Family and kids keep one humble, every time you think you've accomplished something and it's not acknowledged, you're humbled. Volunteering with anyone who's struggling (in need of food, shelter, medical care, education) will keep the average person humble and grateful. Boasting about your strengths though, you need to do that sometimes, such as in a job interview so it's always good to take stock of your strengths and weaknesses - own them 110% and seek to "donate" your strengths and improve on your weaknesses.
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Acknowledge your flaws, but don't dwell on them. Keep in mind that you don't know everything, and in fact you know very little of all that there is to know.
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I believe that it begins with gratitude. It is hard to be cocky or self-conscious when you are in that state. Living in gratitude is a challenge sometimes. For me, being of service is the best way. I volunteer at a local shelter with a group of friends by serving a meal every few months. It has been more helpful to me than the people that I am serving and it keeps me in touch with how fragile and connected we all are:)
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Meditation. I'm slowly coming to realize that I'm just as dumb and goofy as everyone else is. Weaknesses aren't bad, we'll always have weaknesses. We're human, it's what we do, we suck at stuff sometimes. That's why there are other humans to help us. You'll never be invulnerable but you'll always have the support of seven billion other yous. You can avoid boasting about your strengths by just not doing it. It's not a magical power, it's something you need to practice if you want to get better at it. If you know why you're not boasting, then it helps a little.
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I don't think "boasting" about your strengths is "less humble"..who the heck boasts about thier "weaknesses"?
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