The Gratitude Project: Day 20: Removing the Crown of Glory
August 29th 2008 04:09
In my never ending attempt in self improvement, I must be willing to admit that there is a side of human nature that loves how it feels to feel superior. I think we are all susceptible to being dominated by this self-centered side of our nature, which is extremely fearful of not feeling worth anything unless it is viewed as special or superior to others in some way. Few people are content to be counted among the ordinary, the average. Most want to be counted among the elite: those who believe that they deserve more respect and consideration than others.
We are all born equally worthy or respect and consideration, but we are not all born into equally challenging circumstances. Many people are considered special to other people in their individual lives, but no one is special compared to all other people. The more we are willing to accept these truths and let go of the desire to feel superior, the sooner we will see real and lasting change throughout the world. and the sooner we will develop self-worth that is fearless and independent, built upon a foundation of fair-minded authenticity rather than the illusion of superiority.
With this in mind. I recognize that as a human I probably idealize myself. I remember that I am an imperfect human being blind and unaware of many things. I need to take off that halo of superiority and polish it due to my heretofore recognizable self centeredness! I am grateful for the opportunity to be reminded every day that I am just "little 'ol me."
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We are all born equally worthy or respect and consideration, but we are not all born into equally challenging circumstances. Many people are considered special to other people in their individual lives, but no one is special compared to all other people. The more we are willing to accept these truths and let go of the desire to feel superior, the sooner we will see real and lasting change throughout the world. and the sooner we will develop self-worth that is fearless and independent, built upon a foundation of fair-minded authenticity rather than the illusion of superiority.
With this in mind. I recognize that as a human I probably idealize myself. I remember that I am an imperfect human being blind and unaware of many things. I need to take off that halo of superiority and polish it due to my heretofore recognizable self centeredness! I am grateful for the opportunity to be reminded every day that I am just "little 'ol me."
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Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Great post. I must admit that I'm guilty of being a little too smug and enjoying that feeling of superiority at times. Not something I'm proud of, and all the proof I need that I'm not nearly as special as I probably think I am at times
Kylie
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Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
So glad to see you friend! Oh good Lord so embarrassing to be caught in the ego trap. My grandmother would say, "Miswanderlust sounds like you are taking off your halo and shining it up." Burn....
Mis
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
This should be on a tshirt
I simply AM and that's just fine with me
Rock on Sister!
Mis
Comment by Ash
Australian Traveller
Flashes of memories
This is so true! We are always dished out things that we can handle, albeit sometimes we don`t think we can, and I reckon after a challenge like that we are entitled to a little enjoyment of the conquering.
Then something new comes along that cuts us right back down to size and reality comes crashing back down!
In my new Aussie home I often hear people complain about this and that and I think.... GET REAL PEOPLE! Make a plan and get it done. But then I look at other situations that they are used to and I`m left floundering and I gulp a huge big... HELP!
Our reward of suffering is that we can gloat for a little while I reckon!
Ash
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Your comment made me laugh out loud! It is so good to see your!
Mis