Humility

The Price Of Being Prophetic: Isaiah 6:1–8 And John 3:1–17

Sze-kar Wan | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Scripture Study, Scripture Commentary, Christianity, Prophet Isaiah, Humility, Prophecy, Gospel of John, Teachings of Jesus, Video, Religion News

The would-be prophet cowers before the throne and whimpers, "Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips." No posturing. No preachiness. No self-righteousness.

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Humility and Hubris in Science and Technology

Terry Newell | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Hubris, Science, Robotics, Humility, Technology, Nanotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Science News

In April, researchers discovered that the dysbindin-1 gene may be linked to general cognitive ability. This was reported in scientific journals but its potential impacts were not seriously discussed.

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What The Titanic And A Ship That Sailed 300 Years Before Her Can Teach Us

Stephen Mansfield | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Humility, Suffering, The Mayflower, Titanic, Pilgrims, God, Faith, Religion News

It is the tale of two ships. One should easily have completed its maiden voyage, the other would have raised few questions had she sunk. The one carried the wealth of an age, the other a people harried from their nation for their faith.

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Humility In Hinduism

KidSpirit | Posted 05.24.2012

Read More: Hinduism, Hinduism in America, Humility, American Hinduism, Hinduism Plurality, Humility in Hinduism, American Hindus, Religion News

Hinduism can mean incredibly right-wing fundamentalists who use it as an excuse for violence, or it can mean my mother, a self-proclaimed atheist who is one of the most devout Hindus I know.

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Yoga Mirror

Mina Samuels | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Yoga, Humility, Mirror, Yoga Poses, Self Image, Judgmental, Self-Critical, Divine Self, Yoga Journal, Yoga and Humility, Mindfulness, Yoga Practice, Healthy Living News

As my friend so wisely pointed out, who was I to judge what was excellence in my yoga practice? My ego, the judge, was arrogant enough to think it knew better than my body what was right and good for me.

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Why I Still Like Ike

William Astore | Posted 04.12.2012

Read More: Humility, Military, Dwight Eisenhower, American Exceptionalism, Military Industrial Complex, National Monuments, Dwight D. Eisenhower, D-Day, Eisenhower Memorial, Frank Gehry, Dwight Eisenhower Presidency, Dwight Eisenhower Legacy, Politics News

As important as Ike's deeds were to our country, in some way his words were (and are) even more important, especially in this time of constant war and bloated budgets for "defense" and our burgeoning trade in deadly weaponry.

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The Three Most Important Words You Can Say (Or Hear)

Dennis Merritt Jones | Posted 03.07.2012

Read More: World Peace, The Three Most Important Words, Humility, Courage, Smile, Inner Peace, Love, My Love, I Love, Love Quotes, I Love You, Love You, Express Love, Healthy Living News

At the end of the day I believe that what we are all seeking is a deeper experience of both sides of love -- the giving of it and the receiving of it. And yet, at times we are our own worst enemies when it comes to the giving and receiving of love because we place too many conditions and qualifications on it.

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Apparently Idiots Can Be Level-headed, Too

Bruce Reyes-Chow | Posted 01.07.2012

Read More: Community, Humility, Parenting, Children, Home, Family, Parents News

I am so grateful for the people in my life who need me to be there for them and at the same time remind me that I am not in this chaotic world left to fend for myself.

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Lessons From Disney to the U.S. Government

Danielle Tumminio | Posted 12.11.2011

Read More: Government, Humility, Creating Magic, Values, Lee Cockerell, Walt Disney World, Ethics, Respect, Disney, Politics News

Leadership isn't just something those working in the nation's capital must practice. It needs to be practiced by all of us, every magical -- or not so magical -- day.

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The Bhagavad Gita And The Value Of Vulnerability

Ramnath Subramanian | Posted 10.25.2011

Read More: Yoga, Humility, Arjuna, Courage, Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Vulnerability, Bhagavad Gita Vulnerability, Bhagavad Gita Humility, Hinduism, Investment Banking, Religion News

In this culture, I have grossly and subtly ingested the notion that I should not have any weakness -- so much so that when I came in touch with my natural human limitations, it was painfully embarrassing.

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Sweet Humility

Lindsay Edmunds | Posted 10.18.2011

Read More: Self-Published Authors, Science Fiction, 99 Cent Books, Fantasy, Self-Publishing, Humility, Self-Esteem, Cat Picture, Books News

While self-publishing does not absolutely require humility, it has ways of forcefully suggesting that it is a very good idea.

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Can Humility Change The World?

John Backman | Posted 10.16.2011

Read More: Arrogance, Humility, Humble, Blogging and Political Activism, Embracing Humility, Religion and Politics, Value of Humility, Political Activism, Power of Humility, What Is Humility, Religion News

Humility has taken a bad rap in recent years. That's a tragedy when you consider how this misunderstood virtue could bring peace to our souls and change to our world.

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Forgiveness And The Law Of Love

Marilyn Sewell | Posted 09.12.2011

Read More: Anger, Humility, Piety, Prodigal Son, Forgiveness, God, Compassion, Spiritual Development, Forgiveness and Spirituality, Spiritual Practice, Spiritual Growth, Religion News

When we are unable to forgive, we then perpetuate the fruits of non-forgiveness (anger, hatred, revenge, pettiness of character) and the fruits of forgiveness (humility, compassion, love, peace) are lost.

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Prayer Breakfast Heresies

Mark Osler | Posted 09.10.2011

Read More: Christianity, Prayer, Prayer Breakfast, Heroes, Humility, White House Prayer Breakfast, Conservative Christians, Christian Prayer Breakfast, Evangelical Christians, Religion News

What fascinates me about these events is that they drape themselves in the faith, yet create a scene that Christ himself would (and did) directly condemn.

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Vulnerability Management: Required Course for Leaders?

Birute Regine | Posted 09.07.2011

Read More: Wrongdoing, Humility, Vulnerability, Admitting Mistakes, Michelle Bachman, Sarah Palin, Michelle Bachmann, Michele Bachmann, Politics News

How you deal with vulnerability has a lot to do with defining your character and leadership style. If leaders and managers deny their vulnerability, what does that say about their effectiveness and ability to learn from mistakes?

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A Jewish Perspective On The Dangerous Charisma Of Power

Rabbi David Wolpe | Posted 07.12.2011

Read More: Religion, Politics, Humility, Mao, Power, Bin Laden, God, Charisma, Cult of Personality, Dangerous Power, Absolute Power, Dictators, Judaism, Religion News

What is the Jewish attitude towards rulers? The person before you may seem a god. He is a person, with the same stubborn flaws that afflict us all, if anything, they may be magnified by power.

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The Importance of Dignity: Commencement Address Thoughts for Anyone Who Wishes to Use Them

Martha L. Wellington | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Commencement Speeches, Humility, Pride, Dignity, College News

At about this time of year many impressive and accomplished people have agreed to deliver commencement addresses. If you are one of these folks, star...

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George Bush's Memoir: An American Tragedy

Jim Worth | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Iraq War, Deficit, Humility, George W. Bush, Katrina, The Great Depression, Decision Points, Bush Memoir, Politics News

It was a dark time in our history. A black pall that befell our great nation. George Bush fooled me once, shame on me. I won't be fooled again! The ...

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Applauding Humility (and a good decision by Terry Jones)

Shane Claiborne | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Terry Jones, Humility, Christian, Quran Burning, Religion News

Just as the world was outraged when we heard of the decision of Terry Jones to burn the Quran, it is also worth celebrating his decision not to burn it.

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The Curse of Certainty

Terry Newell | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Politics, Humility, Debate, Political Discourse, Politics News

Too many of us are certain our political and policy views are perfection. The danger now is that the thirst for certainty blocks us from humility.

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Learning to Love in a World of Failed Expectations

Eric Simpson | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Humility, Human Rights, Expectations, Pride, Scandal, Spirituality, Christianity, Love, Religion News

One shouldn't focus his expectations on a person or a group of people, on a pastor or bishop or teacher, but in Christ.

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How Old is Wisdom?

Jim Lichtman | Posted 05.25.2011

The Wall Street Journal's Peggy Noonan had an interesting take this weekend (July 17) on President Obama's poll numbers and problems with the economy ...

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Earth Day Smoke Signals: Lessons From a Volcano

Benjamin Strauss | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Climate Change, Humility, Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland Volcano, Climate Adaptation, Earth Day, Volcano, Green News

On the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the planet is sending us a smoke signal. In an era of airplanes, cellphones and supercomputers, Eyjafjallajokull is a call for humility.

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Humility; Why Don't I have Much?

Megan McFeely | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Religion, Humility, Spiritual Journey, Personality, Consciousness, The Inner Life, Surrender, Awakening, Spirituality, Healthy Living News

Humility is not something I come by naturally. It is a damn struggle for me to be humble. I feel a bit embarrassed by my lack of humility because I k...

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Oz and the Tin Man

Kirsten Moore | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Abortion, Reproductive Health, Contraception, Humility, Sexual Health, Women's Health, William Saletan, Health, Politics News

Abortion as a rationale for contraception? Why not women as the rationale for contraception? Why not children as the rationale for contraception? Why not healthy sex as a rationale for contraception?

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