Thursday, March 24, 2005
Have the humility
If you think you already know all the answers, you're not
likely to learn much of anything new. Yet when you have the
humility to admit you don't know something, there is a world
of knowledge to be gained.
If the only point of view you ever consider is your own,
you'll be continually held back by a narrow, limited,
stagnant perspective. Yet when you have the humility to
consider the opinions of others, your eyes will be opened to
a world of new opportunities.
When you put all your thoughts and energy into your own
concerns, the world will seem a cold and heartless place to
you. Yet when you have the humility to give of yourself to
others, life becomes infinitely more warm, joyful and
fulfilling.
Snobbishness, disrespect, rudeness and self importance are
desperate and pathetic expressions of inner weakness.
Humility, on the other hand, is a sure sign of real, abiding
strength and confidence.
True greatness does not grow from arrogance, selfishness or
rude, inconsiderate behavior. True greatness is firmly
rooted in humility.
Practice real, sincere humility as you go through each of
life's moments. And your own unique greatness will come
shining through.
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