Humbled Beauty

When it is said to you that you should put others before you, how does that honestly make you feel? Is it not a struggle to constantly do onto others and never have something done for you? Many of us can relate to this in many different facets of our lives. We can look at work, our families, friendships, or leadership positions as examples of areas where we put in so much effort and pour into others lives, but rarely have something done for us. Now ask yourself an honest question: Do you truly do onto others for no return, or do you expect some sort of reward for your "goodness."


The safe answer is yes. But I can honestly tell you that you not always do things for others without expecting something in return. The way we are built and how we function has this inner selfishness that is very difficult to harness. We may not show it publicly or physically, but mentally and emotionally we are very selfish people. Even the best and strongest of us are selfish beings. The challenge is to somehow control that part of you. In doing that, you need to understand the true essence of humbleness.


What does it mean to be humble? Typically it is referred to in the actions of doing onto others. Its true meaning goes much deeper then just actions. To be humble is to fully strip yourself from every situation that lies ahead of you and for you to be a vessel of love. Never let anything be of you. Accept encouragement and gratitude, but never take full credit for all that you have done. Remember, before you were born, you were thought of and designed in extravagant design. For if you were not designed the way you are, you would never be where you are today. It would be wrong to take credit for things we have not designed.


When you bring yourself to a place of complete humbleness, it becomes recognizable. No one likes a cocky individual who is all about themselves. But someone who is continuously humble becomes like the gravity we exist within. We are drawn to those individuals because humbleness is contagious. When I tell someone they did a great job at something and I in turn have a response of thank you, but to God be the glory, I get chills. When you look into the eyes of another and you see an honest and sincere redirection of thankfulness to Someone much higher then them, it is truly beautiful.


To be humble is a blessing. But to do it without seeking attention and high remarks is where a man separates himself from a child. This is the process of maturity and wisdom. Be humble and do it in secret. Do it only for it is right and justified. Be a leader and set an example for others. People seek out those who are on firm ground and of sane thinking. Strip yourselves of your pride and replace it with humbleness. It attacks every aspect of your life. Be humble to your family who loves you dearly. Act humble to the co-workers you interact with. Give humbleness a try with a complete stranger. What is truly the worst that can happen? Give up your selfishness and throw on an armor of humbleness. Be bold in setting forth a change that will only benefit you.


For within you lies the inner strength to be humble. Grasp it and radiate its beautiful power.


That is Truth