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PROVE It: R = Remember Your Abilities and Achievements

Creator: @MidwesternCalmSeeker

Think about a time when you accomplished something.  

  • What did you feel, think, see, and do before, during, and after? 
  • What could you have done before, during, and after the event to treat it with humility?  
  • Think along the lines of compassion, openness, altruism, and perspective. 
  • How does the importance of your accomplishment or ability influence your ability to act humbly?  
  • How is the humility experience different with someone who is close to you than with someone who is just an acquaintance or even a stranger? 

A concluding thought: We all do things that we believe are important. (These might not seem like good reasons to be proud to some people.) Because we have all had this experience of pride even with the best of intentions, we can understand that when we fail to act humbly (in our target situation), we probably had what we believed to be good reasons. 

Often, pride can lead to success and other positive events. However, this prideful manner only brings about temporary happiness and meaning, especially when compared to a success that is brought about from humility and valuing others.