The Transformative Power of Humility
EP. 15
In this episode, Hannah explores the often misunderstood concept of humility as a powerful tool for personal growth and alignment with one's purpose. Through reflections on spiritual teachings, historical examples, and personal experiences, she discusses how embracing humility can lead to true success and inner strength while cautioning against the pitfalls of pride. Join us as we uncover how humility can be the key to living a more conscious, fulfilling life.
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Hello, and welcome to The Mae B Mindful Podcast. I'm your host, Hannah Mae — a mother of six, conscious birth instructor, educator, spiritual growth facilitator, and certified hypnotist. This podcast is dedicated to inspiring hope, expanding awareness, and elevating consciousness to revolutionize the way we live and experience our lives. You can expect thought-provoking episodes each week, covering a range of topics drawn from my personal journey of transformation and healing, as well as my work with others. I hope you find this podcast informative, refreshing, illuminating, and instrumental in your own soul's evolution and growth. Let's jump right in!
Welcome back to The Mae B Mindful Podcast. I'm your host, Hannah, and this week's episode is about humility — humility as a path to success, staying aligned with our purpose, and stepping into our power. Humility is a word that people often perceive in different ways. It can sometimes have a negative connotation, like being lowly, submissive, or servile — even weak. But instead, humility is a beautiful virtue that allows us to accept help and embrace the simplicity of being like a child, receiving guidance from a benevolent, all-loving, and unlimited power.
One definition I appreciate describes humility as "modesty, lacking pretense, and not believing oneself superior to others." In this sense, humility helps us find our rightful place. It makes room for our uniqueness without suggesting anyone is above or below anyone else. If we strip away every material thing, circumstance, or identity marker, what remains? We are all souls; we are all spirit, part of a greater whole. Therefore, only equality makes sense.
Humility allows us to serve uniquely, removing comparison and fostering a pure intention to fulfill our soul's unique purpose. To access this power and serve our purpose, we must remain in alignment with humility, holding ourselves accountable and practicing it consistently. When we do, we can transcend the struggles we otherwise beat our heads against repeatedly in our attempts to control or manage everything.
Humility is not about knowing; it's about acknowledging that we don't know. This openness is crucial because it allows us to consider new ideas, approaches, beliefs, actions, states of being, and experiences that we might otherwise dismiss because we think we already know everything. This kind of thinking often leads to self-limiting and narrow experiences.
Sometimes, people avoid humility because life has a way of humbling us naturally, as a consequence of not making an effort to stay humble. For instance, I lost my license twice because I thought the rules didn't apply to me. My reckless driving had zero regard for those rules, and life quickly "popped my balloon," leaving me unable to drive for six months. Nobody enjoys falling from such a height, but that's the natural consequence of a lack of consideration. I was 19 when it happened a long time ago, but it taught me valuable lessons about independence and safety on the road.
Our understanding of words also influences our perception of humility. In the Bible, humility is sometimes defined as "fear of the Lord," but the word "fear" in early translations referred to a profound reverence, not trembling or servile fear. This reverence allows us to trust a higher power, which, in turn, helps us not to be self-reliant or cut off from that power.
Practically, if I don't know the way and need directions, but my pride stops me from asking, I am less likely to reach my destination easily. However, if I'm willing to ask, I can get there with less frustration and more ease. Pride can still be positive — for instance, being proud of who we are or our achievements, but humility reminds us that we're co-creators with a larger force.
Historically, humility and pride have played out in many ways. For example, Lucifer, once the most brilliant angel, became prideful and thought himself better than God, which led to his downfall. This story illustrates how humility can lead to alignment with greater power, while pride ultimately leads to failure.
Pride and force may yield short-term results, but humility and power prevail in the long run. Even in human instincts, humility is counterintuitive, yet it's essential for aligning with true power. People who rely on force or pride often find themselves failing when their truth becomes obstructed by lies.
When we're willing to detach from our judgment and trust a higher process, we create space for natural growth to occur. This trust allows divine flow and helps us align with true power. David Hawkins discusses this in his book Map of Consciousness Explained, where he differentiates between force and power and shows how power, aligned with humility, always prevails.
In many spiritual and practical examples, humility serves as a bridge from self-reliance to reliance on a greater force, enabling growth and healing. Even when facing challenges, maintaining humility allows us to connect with a higher power and align with our true purpose.
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