"I can fly, but I stopped because it made others jealous."
Similarly...
"I can fly... but I stopped because I wanted others to think I was humble."
Years ago I discovered something very similar to your discovery, Elle. I discovered that "Humility" means: "To be of unpretending character." So learned that I didn't need to pretend to be something I'm not.
But then, after living with that newfound freedom for a while, the coin in my mind flipped over. And on the other side was inscribed: "But Genuine Humility means... I also don't have to pretend... NOT to be something I AM."
I can say, with genuine humility that I'm a good playwright and I'm a good songwriter. I don;t have to pretend not to be something I am. Unpretending character. Simple. (But not always easy.)
Hi my Dear Evelyne, for starting off your Newsletter with No Words, you certainly shared with all of us so much and most interesting!! That was too bad the Special Olympic group was not well attended as that would likely be my choice!! I do agree that I am Happy that you are planning your trip to Norway!! It sounds wonderful and I do hope that you get to see the Museums and get some great desserts!! Yummy! 🍫🍪 wishing you a most Wonderful Sunday right back to you!! All my Best and give yourself some down time after travel to clean up your apartment! You deserve it!!
"I can fly, but I stopped because it made others jealous."
Similarly...
"I can fly... but I stopped because I wanted others to think I was humble."
Years ago I discovered something very similar to your discovery, Elle. I discovered that "Humility" means: "To be of unpretending character." So learned that I didn't need to pretend to be something I'm not.
But then, after living with that newfound freedom for a while, the coin in my mind flipped over. And on the other side was inscribed: "But Genuine Humility means... I also don't have to pretend... NOT to be something I AM."
I can say, with genuine humility that I'm a good playwright and I'm a good songwriter. I don;t have to pretend not to be something I am. Unpretending character. Simple. (But not always easy.)
Rock on.
SHINE Evelyne!!!
Thanks David.
Hi my Dear Evelyne, for starting off your Newsletter with No Words, you certainly shared with all of us so much and most interesting!! That was too bad the Special Olympic group was not well attended as that would likely be my choice!! I do agree that I am Happy that you are planning your trip to Norway!! It sounds wonderful and I do hope that you get to see the Museums and get some great desserts!! Yummy! 🍫🍪 wishing you a most Wonderful Sunday right back to you!! All my Best and give yourself some down time after travel to clean up your apartment! You deserve it!!
Always, Neal : ))) 🎤🎶📖👍🌻🌈☮️
Well, you know me ... I can talk for 30 minutes without having anything to say 😉. Thanks as always for your support.
Fishing, with a sweetheart.
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A good one! Glad you're feeling better. Yay for Norway planning!!
Here 🍫 Happy Sunday!
Thanks Rena.