"In reality there is perhaps not one of our natural passions so hard to subdue as pride. Disguise it, struggle with it, beat it down, stifle it, mortify it as much as one pleases, it is still alive, and will every now and then peep out and show itself...For even if I could conceive that I had completely overcome it, I should probably be proud of my humility." - Benjamin Franklin
humbleness involves patience and forgiveness..
it can help you develop good personality and sociability..
some people, find it hard to humble themselves, because of that thing called pride. it influence us not to value humility and just hold on what we believe is right. we do have our own perceptions and ideas, we protect ourselves from what others say, but it is better to accept those things and realize.. what it the truth behind this 'pride' in me..
these are the ways to be humble.. (source: wikihow)
1. Appreciate your talents..self-esteem is not as same as pride..
2. Conduct an honest evaluation of yourself Honesty with yourself is the best policy.
3. Understand your limitations.. there will always be someone that can do better on something than you..
4. Recognize your own faults.. pointing at others is easier than looking at ourselves..it should not be this..
5. Stop comparing.. humbleness is not trying to be better or best..
6. Appreciate the talents and qualities of others.. separate opinions from fears..
7. Don't be afraid to make mistakes.. understand that everyone commits mistakes and tries to correct it..
8. Don't be afraid to defer to others' judgment.. you may realize that you don't actually know this as often as you think you do..
9. Rejuvenate your sense of wonder.. observe and do..
10. Seek guidance.. from the right persons..
11. Think about yourself under different circumstances.. changes makes you flexible..
12. Help others..
13. Remain teachable..An unteachable spirit is a proud spirit, which is the opposite of humility..
14. Practice gentleness.. Absorb the venom from other's attacks and react with gentleness and respect.
i hope we learn from this.. :]