Humility Should Be Close To Our Heart And Seen In Our Actions

Humility should be a catchword for the way we live.

To be modest and unassuming - what a nice gentle way to be.

Many view this as being easily put upon but it need not be like that - and often is most definitely not that way.

Change occurs in life as we grow stronger in life and more open to what life really has to offer. What life is really all about.

To find

• comfort and pleasure in our own company can be an interesting development
• strength of purpose going hand in hand with greater awareness gives us confidence
• values at the center of life and what we do gives us direction
• that we need not always chase the prize and yet have a productive life is a real eye-opener
• that we do not have to be at the center of attention and focus of activity takes some of the pressure off us

And

• our self image warms to the idea of quiet, concerted and productive deed and action
• our self esteem supports us day by day when we care for ourselves more
• our self worth is solid and true giving us the basis for accepting opportunities and tackling life's challenges

So that as life changes as we delve into its secrets and wonders And find out more about our part in life and where we fit in.

We realize that we can live a quieter and more content existence.

We can leave thoughts of superiority behind - we are just comfortable with who we are and what we do.

Disdain for others and vanity for ourselves are bygone elements of a life we are now leaving behind.

Being humble and modest yet still living a strong, productive and active life can be a real surprise. How can they go hand in hand, we may ask?

But we should not mistake

• meekness for indifference
• modesty for quiet self assurance
• keeping ourselves to ourselves (if that becomes our way) for nobility
• playing down our role for mock humility

as we can make a real contribution to life without making a real song and dance about it.

Help and be there for others in a quiet and unassuming way.

Make our mark in a good and wholesome manner without seeking all the plaudits and celebrity that some do.

For we know that we do not need that.

The game is afoot said Sherlock Holmes. Our game is afoot and we take pride and pleasure in the contribution and the activity - without the need to seek applause and acclaim (which in any case is usually only of passing phase anyway).

Be true to yourself and help others in every way you can.

Humility should be a central part of our lives. And we can then lead a good and productive, enjoyable and satisfying life.

Go for it.