{"id":1029,"date":"2017-02-22T16:24:51","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T21:24:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redchairblogs.wpengine.com\/holymoly\/?p=1029"},"modified":"2017-02-22T16:24:51","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T21:24:51","slug":"be-humble-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.lynchburg.edu\/holymoly\/2017\/02\/22\/be-humble-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Humble Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Today is \u201cBe Humble\u201d day! It is a day to stop and practice humility and kindness. The definition of humble is, \u201csubdued or brought low in condition or status, meek, mild, modest or humble in spirit or manner.\u201d (www.thefreedictionary.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n

\u201cTrue humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less,\u201d according to C.S. Lewis.<\/p>\n

This is so challenging and counter-cultural in the \u201csurvival of the fittest\u201d and \u201conly the strong survive\u201d culture we experience each day. We live in a culture that at times values the \u201crich and famous\u201d over the humble and gracious. This culture is sometimes impressed by the most offensive noise makers.<\/p>\n

According to Huffington Post, humble people are better leaders and most successful in the workplace because of their ability to put others first and work collaboratively. Humble people are also more pleasant to be around and to be in relationship with. Narcissists are just no fun for anyone! Huffington post writes that there are seven ways to tell if you are a humble person:<\/p>\n

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  1. You focus your energy on others.<\/li>\n
  2. You\u2019re conscientious and act on your compassion.<\/li>\n
  3. Your moral compass guides your decision making.<\/li>\n
  4. You see happiness as a journey.<\/li>\n
  5. You excel as a leader.<\/li>\n
  6. You know good things lie ahead and you are okay with waiting for them.<\/li>\n
  7. You have strong and lasting relationships.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Living a life of humility is also Christian in nature. The scriptures are filled with reminders: \u201cBe completely humble and gentle; Be patient; bearing with one another in Love\u201d (Ephesians 4:2). The beatitudes are very specific about a life of humility as shown in Matthew 5:3-10. \u201cBlessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.\u201d These are beautiful words of encouragement and wisdom that apply every day of our lives to guide us in a humble approach to life.<\/p>\n

    So today celebrate that beautiful core of your soul that always thinks of \u201cthe other\u201d first. Be blessed by the inner peace that comes from loving unconditionally and forgiving those who wrong you. Know that your compassion is a gift from God. Enjoy a day of practicing random acts of kindness and the comfort that brings. Be humble . . . be blessed . . . .<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Today is \u201cBe Humble\u201d day! It is a day to stop and practice humility and kindness. The definition of humble is, \u201csubdued or brought low in condition or status, meek, mild, modest or humble in spirit or manner.\u201d (www.thefreedictionary.com) \u201cTrue …<\/p>\n

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