There really ain't anything giving a right perspective of humility. Funnily or sadly, you have every other proud soul thinking of himself to be humble. Get this plain as a pikestaff, anyone who comes to the forefront to display his achievements or deeds is nothing less than a proud soul. But the good news is that even in this self seeking world, you can find those few who prefer to remain unnoticed for their good works. They are typically whom you can confidently label as 'meek and humble'.

Humility vs. Pride - a subject that's very relevant to be taken up for discussion particularly in a society like ours that's composed of people who have it in them to feel proud about their very existence. Many a time, I find it difficult to digest when popular figures are lauded for works of charity and when they give responses like ' I'll do anything for the poor,' the onlookers who observe this attribute are quick to consider the person humble, only next to Jesus Christ! And there's these another peculiar category who does some seemingly good deed and go about publicising - 'Don't tell anyone.' These are perfect illustrations of pride in various forms often wrongly termed as 'humility'. And this one I should mention - A snap of a rich popular figure (I''l land myself in trouble if I mention the name) sitting in the midst of a common mass is being captured to demonstrate an act of humility. The fact that he perceives a difference between himself and the rest of the crowd is sufficent to know that he has an air of pride.

Well, what then it is to be truly humble?

Here's an instance to substantiate on that: Almost everyone would have faced circumstances where they would have been mocked at or criticised, reasons could be many and any, some not at all reasonable. And the common reaction is of one defending oneself - a course of action guided by natural instincts. When somebody mocks at you and you don't utter a word to defend yourself, then you have mastered the virtue of humility. You might argue, raising the issue of 'self esteem.' No, by doing so, you are not undermining your self worth, you are just reminding yourself that you are not so great afterall.

Another case in point is about our reaction to receiving accolades. Assume that you are  a recipient of some great award. If you are humble. you'll simply be happy and remain calm amd composed recognising that those inherent abilities that helped you achieve have been put in you by your creator. All what you have is not really yours, you owe them to the one above.

I am not trying to urge you to shed that vice of pride and go on to instill the virtue of humility in you. Just to remind you that it is not only erroneous but also unforgivable when you call a proud soul 'humble.'