Virtues: Humility

This is the first entry in a series of posts about various virtues.  The ones I embody, the ones I hope to embody and the ones that remain elusive!

Of all the the virtues to acquire, humility is the most difficult to master. Yes, we have it.. we just have to master it. I mean, how can we not defend against wrong doings or incorrect assumptions vehemently, how can we not speak up when we WANT to be heard and we don't want to be quiet? How can we not dispute a lie or mistruth?  How can we not be insistent when we  KNOW if we just push it we can get what we want with our little nudges here and there? How do we trust that everything will happen in our favor by just believing and shutting our faccia? 

Some say humility comes with prayer and patience.

Some say they are born with it. I wasn't.

I have to work at it. A LOT.

I'm conscious and aware that my  humility needs work.  When I "lose it"  I try and justify my words or actions. My explanations are rock solid and sensible. However, it seems my being head strong is immutable. Or so I say.. I mean I'm head strong so why would I think I'm capable of  being humble???  Darn, this is a vicious cycle!

You see my point? Of course you do. I'm stuck in a black hole of denial like you. Just agree. Thanks.

We ALL can be humble, we ALL can zip our lips. We don't yell at our bosses, we don't curse our preachers, we don't beat up the police officer that gave us a ticket. If we have control there, we can have control  (and humility) everywhere. We just don't think we have the capability of being a saint like that. We underestimate ourselves often. We can do it if we try. Yes, I know, it's trite....but it's right.

Truth  Be Told: Eat your slice of humble pie before you eat crow.