Humility

Having been plagued my whole life with low self-worth and low self-esteem, I've struggled aligning with the stated definition of humility (one I prefer is Webster's: freedom from pride or arrogance). Over the years, I've developed my own definition: in my humility, I am most aligned with my spirit, my highest self. When I'm humble, there is nothing of the world that comes in the way of the expression of my spirit. I am being all that I'm meant to be in the world. And, ironically, this comes when I stop believing that there's something for me to do or have. With this definition, some of us find humility by coming down for our self-grandissement; others by rising up from our self-effacement.

I had difficulty with this definition as well. "Low view of one's importance." We are all important beings in this existence and have something to offer to make a difference. We make a difference each and every day, even we are unaware. I align with the definition of humility as freedom from pride or arrogance, too. I wish you well, Mariette~