There is a time to be humble but also there is a time to find one's own confidence within. This is one of the ideas I was having tonight after meditation class. Not entirely a spectacular narrative, but I have come to realize that too much humility might often be deep down inside a desire to be "propped up" or supported by someone else, when in reality, it's possible to be one's own support in positive ways that are realistic and reflective of a person's abilities. Some of this is "common sense" for some, but it's quite good to check in from time to time and realize that only one's own soul can validate their life and reason for being.
This "confidence" I am talking about has nothing at all to do with one's accomplishments, since those accomplishments are fleeting and even a bit relative. I am talking more about the ability and trust that one can find a meaning in the journey of their life. Even if that journey is full of uncertainty or even pain, there is some capacity deep in the individual to frame it in a meaningful way that is not dependent on the approval or validation of colleagues and so on. It's important to simply realize that this is the case, and then to actively practice it in some way.
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