Humility and the Art of Shining Brightly

What does it truly mean to be humble?

I recently saw a sign that said, "Humility is taking a backseat and letting somebody else shine." While this is true in a way, I think we often misinterpret it. We believe that to let someone else shine, we have to make ourselves small. But this isn't the case at all.

I want you to consider this: you can absolutely let someone else shine without dimming your own light. The world is not a stage with a single spotlight. We can all be lifted up. We can all be doing great things. We can all shine brightly at once. Humility isn't about diminishing yourself; it's about celebrating others.

This week, as you go about your day, pay attention to the opportunities to make someone else feel good. You can:

  • Recognize their strengths.

  • Highlight and compliment the amazing things you see in them.

  • Acknowledge their hard work and dedication.

Sometimes, we hold back on lifting others up because of a fear that it will somehow make us feel small in comparison. But imagine a world where we all shine brightly. Acknowledging someone else's brilliance doesn't lessen your own. Instead of feeling small yourself, lift that other person up, all while lifting yourself up, too.

I believe the world is better when we all shine brightly. That's my take on humility today. I hope it's meaningful to you, that you have a very humble day, and that you shine bright today.

Namaste.

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