Humility

Sometimes, I'm surprised by how we use our belief system to our own advantage. Whether it's our political system, philosophical perspective or, sadly, even our faith we find a way to elevate ourselves, don't we?

Religious people are always in danger of adopting an attitude that says, "I have been called by the creator and I have found the truth, you haven't so I'm better."

Atheists take a different approach. They seem to believe they have a superior intellect. They haven't been deceived by superstitions and myths. They are superior to the gullible, inbred fools that have.

Conservatives believe only they are strong enough to stand fast and not be manipulated by every fad and whim of society. They are the retaining wall that keeps society from crumbling to pieces.

Liberals believe they are special because their minds are flexible and able to quickly embrace new thoughts and concepts. It is only they who will lead society to a new utopian existence.

What's missing is humility. But what is humility? I always thought it was lowering yourself to those around you. But recently I have come to the conclusion that it is actually lifting others up to be equal with you. After all, the Golden Rule is not, "Do unto yourself as you do unto others." It is, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." We naturally think highly of ourselves. We should also think highly of others.