Humil-a-what?

I live in America.

I was born here.

I have grown up in a culture of competition.

I have been raised in a culture of singularity.

"It is good to be a LEADER" they would say.

"It is good to advance beyond others [at their expense]." was my upbringing in school.

Have it your way.

Self and passion were the mantra.

Hold your horses, mister!

I don't like this.

I don't blame "america" for my ego- Don't get it twisted.

I take responsibility for my abilities, and my inabilities.

I DO wish for unity and progress through collective action.

I DO wish and pray and work for -one world-

I feel like America has given me the mentality to use "I" and "me" as much as I have in this blog...

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"Acquiring humility calls for the rejection of both guilt—the paralyz-

ing, harsh judgment of the failure to live up to the standard—and com-

placency—the reinterpretation of the standard, lowering it to suit per-

sonal comfort and preferences. The Guardian’s words that “our past is

not the thing that matters so much in this world as what we intend to do

with our future” help us to overcome feelings of guilt. And we can avoid

complacency by always acknowledging the truth of the divine standard

raised by Bahá’u’lláh, upholding it under all circumstances, and refusing

to compromise it with the commonly accepted standards of our time."

(Creating A New Mind by Paul Lample pg 13)

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Peace.

(note: It was not until after having written that last par that it was realized just how many times "I" and "me" were used and decided to include the orange line... Just wanted you to know that, as it is a testiment to the point, in and of itself. ALSO- I am at a coffee shop. When arriving I realized there were many people I know here including family I haven't seen for some time- and I am busy blogging... Ok, that IS what I came here for, but I do think I could be more flexible with things especially when my brother and Anna are RIGHT here. Ok, I am going to peace out and talk to them)

*struggles to loose impending guilt and complacency*