Humility is the absence of pride, freedom from arrogance, being down to earth, or not exaggerating one’s own sense of self-worth. It is a trait where a person has an accurate perception of oneself characterized by modesty. A humble attitude involves not taking our successes, failures or desires too seriously. It is about accepting and making the effort to overcome one’s shortcomings gracefully. Whether humility is related to one’s beliefs, values, opinions, or judgments about ourselves or others, it is a character strength rooted in an understanding of our place in the larger scheme of things in the universe. It is not about thinking of yourself as less or inadequate but thinking less or infrequently about yourself. We are not as important as we make ourselves out to be. That's the way to practice humility. The humbleness is the internal awareness of our own insufficiency and inadequacy in doing anything when compared to the vast and magnificent elements of creation. Each of us as individuals is but an insignificant particle of dust. Humility is the first step toward developing a loving relationship with God. God is not impressed by the display of theoretical knowledge nor material accomplishments; His heart melts for a humble soul. It is our ego that distorts reality where the pride of doership pushes God out of the mind and heart.
"Kabir says, Be Humbler than a blade of grass. Everything we have (e.g., knowledge, skills, physical attributes, wealth, spiritual assets, etc.) are gifts of God given to us purely due to His causeless Grace. If we are constantly aware of this knowledge, it will become easier to let go of the pride and fill our hearts with gratitude and humility which purifies the heart, for it is God Realisation in the truer sense."
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