To benefit from the entire article series, please read Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 for context. Thank you.
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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Diane Eldred says
This was a beautiful website. Thank you for taking the time to publish it!
I was recently laid off and it is the first time in years that I have taken the time to sit a ponder life. It has been overwhelming but I must say worth it.
Through the process, I landed on this web page. Again, thank you!
secondchancetolive says
Hi Diane,
Thank you so very much. Thank you also for taking the time to write to me. I appreciate your kindness Diane. I do not know if you are aware but I have a Site Map on Second Chance to Live https://secondchancetolive.org/site-map/ that contains 448 of the articles that I have written and published since February 6, 2007. Some of the articles have traumatic brain injury and living with a disability in their titles, some do not. All of the articles contain principles that have empowered me to live life on life’s terms. If I may suggest, spend some time reading my articles. You may find some answers to the matters that you have been pondering Diane. Let me know what you think. Also, if you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Thank you again for your kind words of encouragement. You are a blessing to me.
Have a pleasant evening and God bless you and your family Diane.
Craig