Humility – Day 4

“No matter how powerful we are, something more powerful than us will always come along,” a woman, a mentor of mine, said. “You can be the richest, most powerful person in the world, but you can still break your leg when you fall down the steps.”

Many of us have been humbled by forces we couldn’t control. It may be the alcoholism or problem of someone else. It may be our own problems with alcohol or other drugs. It may be an illness or a problem that crops up that we can’t solve.

Sometimes the best way to practice humility is to say, “I am powerless.” Some people take offense at that. “Women have been powerless long enough” is a common battle cry. Many of us, however, have learned how to delicately embrace the idea of powerlessness. By admitting powerlessness where and when it is appropriate, we become empowered.

Inventory Focus: You can’t declare yourself humble. The minute you say you’re humble, you’re probably not. Whom do you know who demonstrates an admirable combination of both self-esteem and humility, someone you can use as a role model in your life?

From the book: 52 Weeks of Conscious Contact

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