Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Humility is thinking more of others.
Interpretation
Humility involves prioritizing the needs and perspectives of others rather than undervaluing oneself.
This quote by Rick Warren emphasizes that true humility is not about diminishing one's worth, but rather about focusing less on oneself and more on the well-being of others. It suggests that genuine humility is about recognizing and appreciating the value of others, thus fostering deeper connections and a more compassionate outlook on life.
In practice
This quote can be shared in a discussion about leadership qualities.
The search for the purpose of life has puzzled people for thousands of years. That’s because we typically begin at the wrong starting point—ourselves. We ask self-centered questions like What do I want to be? What should I do with my life? What are my goals, my ambitions, my dreams for my future? But focusing on ourselves will never reveal our life’s purpose.
Resentment always hurts you more than it does the person you resent. While your offender has probably forgotten the offense and gone on with life, you continue to stew in your pain, perpetuating the past. Listen: those who hurt you in the past cannot continue to hurt you now unless you hold on to the pain through resentment. Your past is past! Nothing will change it. You are only hurting yourself with your bitterness. For your own sake, learn from it, and then let it go.
Our culture has accepted two huge lies. The first is that if you disagree with someone’s lifestyle, you must fear or hate them. The second is that to love someone means you agree with everything they believe or do. Both are nonsense. You don’t have to compromise convictions to be compassionate.
It’s not just what you eat that matters, it’s what eats you. You can have all the right macrobiotics and organic food, but if your body is filled with resentment, worry, fear, lust, guilt, anger, bitterness, or any other emotional disease, it’s going to shorten your life.
Being successful and fulfilling your lifes purpose are not at all the same thing; You can reach all your personal goals, become a raving success by the worlds standard and still miss your purpose in this life.
Leadership starts with understanding responsibility, not ability. Leadership is a Stewardship, not a show.
There is little difference in people, but that little difference makes a big difference. The little difference is attitude. The big difference is whether it is positive or negative.
Every death is like the burning of a library.
Control thy passions lest they take vengence on thee.
Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy night! - As Margo Channing in All About Eve
DON'T TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY. NOTHINGS OTHERS DO IS BECAUSE OF YOU. WHAT OTHERS SAY AND DO IS A PROJECTION OF THEIR OWN REALITY, THEIR OWN DREAM. WHEN YOU ARE IMMUNE TO THE OPINIONS OF OTHERS, YOU WON'T BE THE VICTIM OF NEEDLESS SUFFERING.
They are all alike you know. They hold their tongues for years and you think you're safe, but when the opportunity comes they remember everything.
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