Sometimes in the goal of remaining humble we might confuse humble with the inability to not speak highly of the things that we bring to the table. We are the table. We know that whatever we need if no one else gives us a seat that we are more than capable of making things happen for us.
We are the Sauce
With so many who attempt to copy our style, tenacity, and ability to handle whatever life throws us we have to remember that being humble isn’t an excuse to let life happen. People will use the term “being humble” as a way to stifle you. Be who you are wonderfully. Allow your talents to shine through and in you. As the sauce that the world loves to copy sometimes we question ourselves. Is our hair pretty enough? Meanwhile someone else can openly wear the same style to work and their professionalism isn’t questioned. Are you smart enough? Another person got in off of nepotism.
Humble and Quiet
You don’t have to put on the cloak of humility by also being a pushover. We seem to equate humility to quietness. Some quiet people don’t have a problem not walking in humility either. Being humble has more to do with how you carry yourself and treat others than it has to do with the tone of voice you choose to talk in. Some of the loudest in the room can also be just as humble. By definition being humble is knowing where you come from, putting yourself last, or lowering your dignity in the form of asking for help. We all need help at moments, life will remind you where you come from, and being last isn’t always a bad thing.
Be Proud of You
Sometimes in order to appear humble, we also feel if we get excited about our accomplishments that it’s wrong. You may have gotten over a bad relationship, gotten a degree that seemed like forever to accomplish, etc. It’s okay and healthy to take pride in it. Be happy about doing the little and the big things. So many of us are afraid to shine. Shine! The world is already destined to block out our accomplishments. They want us to be jealous of one another in many ways. Remember that shining in darkness is our job.
So yes be humble. Learn to be what you need to be in any arena. Shine bright in darkness. The world is dark. Everyday from the news to social media we see the darkness of the world unfolding. Shine. Be bright with how you treat others, kind, determined, and accomplish your goals. Be humble but don’t be afraid to allow others to respect you in the way you treat yourself and the things you have done. Today as the world copies us in every way- remember we are the originators of the sauce. They may copy the recipe but they could never get it quite right. Shine like the beautiful women you are!
