Humility or humbleness


Looking at the vastness of stars and the magical Milky way, I feel a sense of humility inside me. Sometimes I feel superior to others, and sometimes I think I know a lot, but who am I in this universe? What do I know about these kinds of stuff that I see? I realize how small and limited I am, and how much I still have to learn. This sense of humility feels paradoxically empowering. I finally have the strength to admit that there’s a lot that I don’t know.

What comes alive in me when I connect with this humility is connectedness and compassion towards other humans and all living beings. When vanity is dissolved by humility, I can see that there is actually no difference between me and other human or living beings. We are all essentially the same, tiny specks of dust in this universe who simply want happiness. In this uncertain world, instead of fighting each other, we should help each other while walking this journey together. I am called to further spread love and compassion toward all beings, and to show them what really matters in this life.


Agustini S.