Humility

Every human being should try to be humble. Humble people are liked by all. Some may argue that being humble will not add anything in commanding social respect. They think that it is good to display one’s strength to have a great social standing. They see humility as a stumbling block in becoming a modern person. I differ from that view. I personally think that humility is a good virtue and everybody should strive to develop it.

Humble people are positive and always appreciates the achievements of others. Humble people see the positive elements in other people. This improves the rapport and contributes in developing long term associations with others.

Humble people are stress-free. They are not easily affected by the ups and downs in life. They are well grounded and know that these conditions are transient and would pass eventually. As they are not materialistic, lack of material things don’t bother them. They have transcended those and live for higher purpose in life.

Great leaders were always humble. This helped them to forge very close relationships with their followers. Humility made them to be transparent and fair in their approach. Humility helped them to accept their own shortcomings and they worked on those and overcame them. For instance, Mahatma Gandhi was a very humble person and he hailed humility as the virtue of the strong and not the weak.

Humble people are positive and have a wider perspective about life. They appreciate the achievements of others sincerely. They are contended with what they have and enjoy the life in full. In summary, all should develop humility as this broadens the outlook. Humility is not an unattainable virtue. If there is a will, there is a way.