Who wills, can.
Who tries, does.
Who loves, lives.
— Dragon Flight, Anne McCaffrey (1926-2011) Author
This is a good example of how qualities work together for the greatest good. A person who thinks themselves extra Extraordinary will hold themselves above others. But add a good measure of Humility and they will see themselves from a higher perspective.
Pax,
Jim
EXTRAORDINARY
Definition: going beyond what is usual, regular, or customary
Derivation: It is interesting that this word is made by combining two words that by themselves would not be considered anything out of the ordinary: extra and ordinary. Put them together, add a personality, and you do get someone truly special.
HUMBLE
Definitions: (1) modest or meek in temperament; free from pride or vanity; (2) respectful
Synonyms: unassuming, unobtrusive, unpretentious
Familial Quality: humor
Quotes:
Lay first the foundation of humility. — Saint Augustine of Hippo (354-430) Roman Theologian
The sage has no interest of his own, but takes the interests of the people as his own. He is kind to the kind; he is also kind to the unkind: for Virtue is kind. He is faithful to the faithful; he is also faithful to the unfaithful: for Virtue is faithful. — Lao-tse (6th Century bc) Chinese Theologian
Prayer:
We humbly ask God (as we understand the concept) to remove our shortcomings. — Number seven of the Alcoholics Anonymous twelve‑step program.
Observation: One of the opposites of humility is conceit. And, of course, adding humility to your character traits will greatly reduce negative arrogance. But how to acquire humility. A sure fire way to gain humility is to see yourself in relation to a greater reality. This could be God or nature or even physics. But it has to be someone or something you respect and cannot help but be very impressed with. Once a person sees themselves in a larger context they will have the ability (and maybe the will) to see themselves as they truly are.
Symbol: shoes
