To Live Beyond Limitations through Humility Part 4 of 4

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Humiliation, rather than humility subsequently reinforced my sense of shame and feelings of inadequacy. Humiliation distorted my perceptions and held me captive to the belief that who I was and what I had to contribute in life did not matter.

Because of my distorted perceptions — prior to understanding the distinction between humility and humiliation — I could not take the risk to be humble. I had to keep hyper vigilant. I had to be on guard.

With time and through my recovery process I came to understand that humility validates and heralds my best efforts as good enough for today. Because I have learned how to trust the process — rather than trying to control the process — humility has been able to encourage me to do the footwork and then let go of the outcomes.

Through maintaining humility, I am able to revel in what I am experiencing in the now — without a fear of reprisal. As I let go of my need to justify, answer and defend who I am — I am able to be. As I am able to be I am free to create without the threat of being criticized or shamed for my efforts. Consequently, I am able to focus on excellence — instead of striving to be perfect — with each new day.

In the pursuit of excellence, I no longer need to listen to the voice of humiliation or be humiliated by my efforts. Consequently, I can rest through my efforts and live beyond my limitations because I do not have to focus on my limitations. Humility allows me to accept who I am, where I am at today. Humility allows me to learn from my experience — rather than judging my experiences. Humility empowers my perspective and motivates me to learn from my circumstances.

Humility gives me the freedom to be who I am, where I am… Humility releases me to live beyond my limitations because I do not have to depend on my own resources. Humility teaches me to stay in the moment. Humility helps me to find my center. Humility teaches me to trust the process, a loving God and myself.

In the event that you would like to read each Part of To Live Beyond Limitations Through Humility, please click on the below links:

To Live Beyond Limitations Through Humility Part 1 of 4

To Live Beyond Limitations Through Humility Part 2 of 4

To Live Beyond Limitations Through Humility Part 3 of 4

To Live Beyond Limitations through Humility Part 4 of 4

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To Live Beyond Limitations through Humility Part 1 and Part 2 Video Presentation

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To Live Beyond Limitations Through Humility Part 3 and Part 4 Video Presentation

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