tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post3996985153860830256..comments2023-06-10T22:42:19.087+10:00Comments on Australasian Christian Writers: The huge value of humilityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-31961422917024581412018-11-07T21:41:30.602+11:002018-11-07T21:41:30.602+11:00Love this post, Paula–especially this paragraph:
...Love this post, Paula–especially this paragraph:<br /><br /> 'When we think about it, that's such a miserable and limited way to think. Instead of picturing ourselves as separate beings working on our own projects, how about expanding our vision to see ourselves as small creative cogs, sharing a collective assignment to bring heaven closer to earth? A great achievement for one person is an achievement for all.'<br /><br />'Small creative cogs' is such a wonderful metaphor. Now I wish I could write like that! <br /><br />Elaine Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15724607299832750567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-85422357741842155192018-11-07T09:53:27.556+11:002018-11-07T09:53:27.556+11:00Hi Iola, ah the good old Humble Brag, which societ...Hi Iola, ah the good old Humble Brag, which society seems so apt at teaching us to perfect 😂 Yes, I wouldn't be at all surprised if the opposite of humility is envy. It sounds very reasonable. Worth pondering for sure.Paula Vincehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02079952414990463270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-515660504291275491.post-77794652540039692142018-11-07T09:23:01.411+11:002018-11-07T09:23:01.411+11:00It's not a bad thing to be humble, but (as you...It's not a bad thing to be humble, but (as you and Screwtape point out) that can easily slip into pride. I've even seen a hashtag for it - #HumbleBrag<br /><br />But Lewis, through Screwtape, appears to be saying the opposite of humility isn't pride, but envy. Something to ponder ...<br /><br />And I love your final point:<br /><br />"Humility makes our own lives far happier too. Because when we can set our minds to truly rejoice in any great success, regardless of the source, we can enjoy millions of victories instead just a few."Iolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17199141868703826943noreply@blogger.com