Growing up, I was taught that pride was something to keep an eye on, so I tried to recognize the thin line between confidence and arrogance. With the age of social media normalizing boasting about our achievements, how does humility fit in? Intellectual humility allows our curiosity to learn from one another and understand that our views are often limited. True humility offers us an openness to the interconnectedness that we have with each other. The article at the end shares a simple yet insightful look at the superpowers of humility. –Guri
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| “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it’s thinking of yourself less.” –C.S. Lewis |
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| Editor’s Note: Growing up, I was taught that pride was something to keep an eye on, so I tried to recognize the thin line between confidence and arrogance. With the age of social media normalizing boasting about our achievements, how does humility fit in? Intellectual humility allows our curiosity to learn from one another and understand that our views are often limited. True humility offers us an openness to the interconnectedness that we have with each other. The article at the end shares a simple yet insightful look at the superpowers of humility. –Guri |
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| Kindness In the News |
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| Jason was sent to the principal’s office when he refused to take off his hat. Instead of sending him home, the principal tried to understand what was going on. He went above and beyond to help. |
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| She was giving an important presentation when the power went out. Embarrassed by the abrupt turn of events, she continued talking in the dark. The audience brightened her day when they tried to help. |
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| One Thousand Cranes |
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In this moving video, one woman with a tough past teaches young people from challenging backgrounds the skill of origami so that they can make something beautiful. This video is a lovely meditation in itself. |
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