Week 291

Positive post Sunday, September 18, 2022- Week 291.

Watching several sporting events and listening to candidates who are seeking public office this past week reminded me that I’ve been intending to write about humility. Although pro sports and politics are filled with individuals that present an inflated level of self-worth, pride, arrogance and cockiness, there are those diamonds in the rough who are humble leaders who act with humility. In my eyes, they are the true leaders, and I would argue they are also the most successful leaders.

So, let’s explore humility. Some may see humility as a weakness or being soft. I say quite the opposite. Humility is a sign of strength and confidence. Those that choose to live and lead humbly and with humility have a deeper and more reverent sense of self-worth, value service to others and understand that their talent is a God given gift, not to be used for self-praise or personal gain. Or as Radhanath Swami says, “To be a leader means to have humility, to have respect and to serve the people that we are leading. And that type of character, that type of integrity not only brings real fulfillment to our own hearts, but also has a great effect on the lives of all the people around us.”

Gordon B. Hinckley says it this way, “Being humble means recognizing that we are not on earth to see how important we can become, but to see how much difference we can make in the lives of others.”

Here are a few more quotes that provide additional perspective on the power of humility.

“Lay First the Foundation of Humility. What are we here to do? Serve others. Why? Because none of us are better or more important than others. That’s all there is to it. Humility.” – Jon Miller

“The greatest friend of truth is Time, her greatest enemy is Prejudice, and her constant companion is Humility.” “Humility is the ability to give up your pride and still retain your dignity.” “Humility isn’t denying your strengths; it’s being honest about your weaknesses.” – Charles Caleb Colton.

Finally, I believe Helena Romano, Editing Associate for the Catholic Apostolate Center sums it up perfectly, “The truly humble man understands that he is not the greatest at anything, and that while he is better at something than others might be, his gift ultimately comes from God and is to be used for the glory of God, not for personal accolades.”

Here is the link to her full article titled “The Hidden Virtue of Humility.” https://www.catholicapostolatecenter.org/…/the-hidden…

How do you live and lead with humility?

How do you use your God given talents to serve others?