Humility
Adopt a humble attitude of curiosity and respect when interacting with others.
to meaningfully communicate through Dialogue, we need the Courage to open ourselves to the other people, lowering the masks that we normally wear, and letting both them and ourselves create a deeper connection.
When we’re around others, society and our own personal pride encourage us to present an air of certainty and superiority, but that just gets in the way of listening and learning.
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Humility is an attitude. It’s a combination of curiosity, a humble sense that you don’t have all the answers—Uncertain Knowing, and a sense of valuing and respecting the perspective of the person you’re talking to.
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Humility is often defined as a low view of one’s importance, but that doesn’t equate to feeling like everyone is better than you. It’s an acknowledgment of the reality that we are all both strongly independent and completely dependent on others. It signals a willingness to listen to and learn from others.
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Another phrase that describes humility is having an open mind.
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The competitive nature of our society discourages us from showing any sign of weakness. Humility is not weakness: it’s a quiet strength that doesn’t need to show off. It’s confidence without conceit. It’s a critical skill in walking the [[ Infinite Path ]].
Therefore:
Adopt a humble attitude of curiosity and respect—humility—when interacting with others.
An attitude of humility will set up the conditions for Listening, and if you don’t have to pretend to know everything, it’s easier to ask Clarifying Questions