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protects virtues and talents. Every virtue that is not accompanied by
humility is likely to be snatched away by
vain glory, and
destroyed by conceit, boastfulness and self-admiration.
Humility takes courage. The courage to take action and assert an
authentic identity and take action, to do things that might fail. To
assert oneself in
presence of fear,Without courage we yield to
fear, avoid risk and are unfulfilled.
Humitlity is
flip side of courage it is
ability to step back
and let go of an identity and say this isn't working. It takes humility
to say I am not making it in this business. However, it has been a
truly good learning experience.
Some people look at humility as a weakness. The opposite is true one
who is truly humble has power. Humility helps us to accept our
limitations and our humanity. It makes room for
Higher Power in our
lives. If one is on a spiritual path it is essential. It allows us to
admit when we are wrong, to apologize. Arrogance and Pride are fuel for
the Ego. Humility is a potent antidote and spiritual ally.
Humility gives us
power of spirit where ego leaves no room for
Higher Power.

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