"The greatness I am scrolling through on social media, the power I see on television—these things I find myself longing for and envying—these things are not greatness. They are a sham." - Ann Swindell
I feel that the more I read, the more I'm confronted with how great being great is: How to have great ideas, great strength, great influence. It can prove to be quite a draw. Getting lost in thought about what that might look like, I begin to feel a tinge of guilt. Is it that I want true greatness, or to be seen as great?
I read far less about how great being humble is. Could it be that not many people feel being humble is that great?
However, we're still not without our stories, and at least respect, of people being great by having brought out the best in others. In their humility, they thought less of themselves and more of those around them. What was great, is that others became great--or greatly benefited.
One only need consider the leadership in the founding of our country to have a sufficient example of this.
It may not initially look great. And in most cases, it won't feel great. But you can not miss the greatness of the outcome.
What do you think of the idea that it is possible to be greater still by being humble?
"Greatness is smallness, servanthood, humility. It is not power, ideas and influence." - Ann Swindell
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