I was inspired by an online threaded conversation with a friend this morning to do a series on humility and confidence. It’s a hard balance for many.
Here is what she wrote. “Gah…why am I so jealous of those girls who can call themselves gorgeous (whether they are or aren’t) while walking into every room like they own it and everything and everyone in it (whether they actually do or don’t)?”
What are your thoughts in response?
Drawing by Marty Coleman, who has the same stuff in him.
Quote by Nicholai Velimirovic, 1881-1956, Serbian Orthodox bishop
I agree with you both. Unselfconsciousness is another factor. Not thinking much about how you are being perceived equals not focusing on ego or on false humility. The best type of confidence (and humility) is the unconscious kind.
wow, Liz I think that is totally true. I find that the people most likely to strut around like they own a place and to exude and air of (over-)confidence are the ones that are actually deeply insecure. The people who strive for excellence without proclaiming their worth to everyone are the most humble because they are the most confident.
Humilty = Confidence. People misunderstand humility because a “humbling experience” is one that takes you down a notch. But what it is taking you down from is an overly inflated ego, which is merely insecurity cloaked in conceit. True humility is simply understanding oneself in proper relation to ones fellows. No better, no worse. If I am no worse than anyone else, I can have confidence that I matter equally as much.