Humility

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, humility is freedom from pride or arrogance, or the quality or state of being humble.

I believe humility is the ability to be thankful and to understand that life is more than what we think. It takes more than me to make more than me. In order for a person to progress, he or she must be exposed to different people and experience different environments. Humility is a mentality. It is essential to becoming a better person. Humility takes understanding and recognition. When realized, humility is the key to peace. Be humble — get help; be hostile — get hurt. Humility is love, and without it, true progress is difficult.

Why is humility important, and how does it create value? Without humility, you may experience turmoil and disruption. Humility helps facilitate effective communication, understanding, and peaceful resolution. Humility can change your life! Disruption or peace? There are two ways to influence others — by reason, or by force. A humble person does not take things personally. A humble person is willing to understand life from another’s perspective. “See it in the fruit, but it starts in the root.” Humility gives you the ability to avoid responding emotionally and without intent or purpose. The ability to see through to the fruit of an action, and understand the root of or reason for an action, creates understanding and perspective. Perspective drives choice, and choice creates action. For every action there is a reaction.

Have you ever responded to an action prematurely or acted without thought, reason, or morality? What was the reaction? Such actions sometimes hurt others. It takes humility to think before we do or say something. None of us is perfect. We all have imperfections that play a part in our present state of life. Understanding that no person is perfect, and acknowledging that in how we treat people, can make the world a better place.

When resolving issues, asking questions can be a great tactic. Have you ever tried to ask a relative question instead of making a statement or demand? Sometimes a humble response is more effective in creating a peaceful and positive environment. Every living being needs to breathe, eat, and sleep to stay alive. Without humility, the environment becomes less peaceful and more volatile.

This month try to think and act with humility. Humility puts selflessness before selfishness. It’s not what you think — it’s what you do. How can you help someone else this month? Whose thoughts and feelings have not been considered or acknowledged? Every person has a talent, a passion. How can you use your talents to help others? If every person who reads this shows one act of humility this month, our community will be a better place.

I wish you the best of success in all of your positive endeavors. Have a very progressive, peaceful, protected, and positive month of humility.

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Byron Bush

Byron Bush is the Director of Business Development for Empowered Global Solutions, Inc., a certified Woman Owned Small Business specializing in engineering, IT, environmental, construction, supply chain, safety, finance, and administrative staffing & recruiting. He is also the President & CEO of Bright & Bold Entertainment and B&B Network, LLC – a network of people and businesses who help each other develop business, wealth, and leadership. Byron serves on the Board for the USCA Inclusion Advisory Board, Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA), Aiken Center for the Arts, Treasurer for Education Matters, and a member of Aiken Young Professionals and the Royal Aikenites. He graduated from South Carolina State University with a Degree in Accounting, played on the SCSU Football and Golf teams, and joined the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Byron was born in Ellicot City, Maryland, raised in Aiken, SC, and he works to make every day a great day.
Picture of Byron Bush

Byron Bush

Byron Bush is the Director of Business Development for Empowered Global Solutions, Inc., a certified Woman Owned Small Business specializing in engineering, IT, environmental, construction, supply chain, safety, finance, and administrative staffing & recruiting. He is also the President & CEO of Bright & Bold Entertainment and B&B Network, LLC – a network of people and businesses who help each other develop business, wealth, and leadership. Byron serves on the Board for the USCA Inclusion Advisory Board, Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA), Aiken Center for the Arts, Treasurer for Education Matters, and a member of Aiken Young Professionals and the Royal Aikenites. He graduated from South Carolina State University with a Degree in Accounting, played on the SCSU Football and Golf teams, and joined the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Byron was born in Ellicot City, Maryland, raised in Aiken, SC, and he works to make every day a great day.

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