Being Humble in a world filled with arrogance
In the rise of social media, individuals, especially younger ones, are creating and becoming more attached to self-images, seeking validation and approval from online strangers that they indeed have this self image. Numerous people turn to social media to brag, show off, or inflate their sense of self, expecting a flood of validation from others. While there is nothing wrong with sharing our achievements on social media as it can be a great way to inspire others, I think that how it is done nowadays can harm individuals. Thus, it is crucial to remember to be humble on social media and in real life.
Being humble enables us to let go of the need to be a certain way and have a certain image; it frees us from the constant craving for others’ approval that we are this way. Humility does not mean that we do not see our importance; it just allows us to remember that we are not focusing on our importance and to focus on the needs of the situation and others. The focus, therefore, shifts from us to others around us.
An image of humility that comes to my mind is that of Professor Anne L'Huillier, who won the Nobel Prize in physics alongside her colleagues in 2023. After receiving the award, Professor L’Huilier went back immediately to teaching her class. The choice made by this Professor is a true instance of scientific humility. Numerous people may have chosen to brag or maybe show off their achievements, However, it took temperance to focus on what truly mattered: her students’ education and contributing to their knowledge.
Humility is key to becoming our best selves, as it allows us to recognize and acknowledge our limitations and weaknesses. It allows us to face our insecurities and understand that the focus isn’t on how important we are. I think that the tendency to see ourselves as self-important is part of being human and that it takes continuous effort to be humble. However, it is important to remember that being humble allows us to care for others around us and to better support our communities. Humility lets us relate to others and better understand their feelings.
- How can we practice humility in our day-to-day lives?
@SweetSunset92
Hello, I liked what you've written! I understand the value of being humble, and it goes along with understanding ethics, morals, and standards. I wish everybody had the understanding you so eloquently wrote about. I think it is all about educating the people in our little corner of the earth. The nicer we are to those around us, the nicer the area will become. Nice post!
Blessings, Day
@juliak1968
I appreciate the time you took to read and reply to my post. I’m also glad you liked what I wrote 🥰
I agree that humility goes hand in hand with understanding ethics and morals. Being nice to those around us and remembering that the focus should be on them and less on us is crucial in cultivating a better community filled with kindness and nicer people.
@SweetSunset92
I know quality writing when I see it because I also enjoy writing and poetry.. Have a look at a poem I wrote it's in my profile. I wrote that as I was beginning to understand mental health.
Keep writing!!
Blessings, Day
@SweetSunset92
I really agree with what you said, and personally I even find it relatable. Many people believe that what a person posts on social media reflects their true lives, but that's not true at all because people only post their best and happiest selves on social media. Social media is merely a mask that hides all the insecurities the person has.
Seeing all of those posts of people's happy times and achievements is really stressful, especially when you're not where you want to be in life yet. And by that I mean, maybe you're not as pretty or happy as you want to be yet, or maybe you're still working towards your goal and haven't achieved it yet. And when we're still working and haven't achieved the thing we want to achieve yet, we often get jealous. We forget social media is not an accurate reflection of the person's life, and we think they have everything and we get jealous. However, we don't have to do that and place unnecessary stress on ourselves. Instead, we can just recognize our limitations, like you said. Recognize that you're not where you want to be yet, and if that person has something that you think is valuable and can be beneficial for you, learn from them instead of envying them. Even though it's a natural tendency to view ourselves as more important than others, don't overdo it. Know that other people also have many valuable traits and contributions that you should learn from.
This is something I'm trying to learn. It's hard and I get jealous and from time to time I think I'm useless because I'm still on my learning journey, but I know that I have to perservere. But at the same time, I still remind myself to acknowledge what I've achieved and what I have and am good at already.
@Starlit263
It was delightful to read your response to my post. I loved every bit of it. Thank you for taking the time to read my post and reply, it truly means a lot to me. I appreciate your reflection and the points you brought 🥰
I agree with you that social media is merely a facade, “ a mask “ as you called it with perfect life, skin and relationships. And it can be difficult to understand that that isn’t that person’s entire life. Truth is Everyday isn’t social media perfect.
I relate to being stressed as i see others reaching their dreams and it makes me feel like I’m not achieving enough, like I’m not good enough and it is normal to feel jealous. For me , jealousy can be a motivator and show us what we should work toward our goals. It shows us what we truly desire and want to have.
I also think that it is rather important to shift the focus to the others around us instead of thinking about our importance and the way we are perceived by others.
You’re trying your best , don’t forget that ! I am proud of you for trying ❤️
