(January 18, 2016 at 10:02 am)popsthebuilder Wrote:(January 17, 2016 at 11:44 pm)Losty Wrote: The thing I hate about humility is it means "a modest or low view of ones own importance". All too often pushing that humility is a great virtue is a disguise for belittling someone's self worth to unhealthy levels. My parents raised me to have so much humility that even after over a year I think that I haven't associated with them or anyone else toxic from my past, if someone is hurting me I struggle asking them to stop or even having the "audacity" to complain about it. Humility is not always a good thing. Having a low view of your own importance can be extremely harmful. Pride means "a feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction derived from ones own achievements". Pride is not always a bad thing being satisfied with yourself, your achievements, and your life can be very healthy.Pride leads to privilege, prejudice, and entitlement, none of which are positive.
So no, humility isn't always good. It's all about balance. People should think highly enough of their own worth that they love themselves and never let others use them as a doormat, and they shouldn't think so highly of themselves that they allow themselves to impede someone else's path to happiness.
Humility allows for learning and sincerity, both of which are needed for learning and peaceful advancement of civilization.
Peace
Faith in selfless Unity for Good.
Did you even read my post?