Modesty is not the same as shyness. It is not about standing aside and being afraid to stand out. It is rather about letting your personality shine softly, without unnecessary noise. A modest person is someone who does not try to show how special he is, but simply remains himself. But is such a position always beneficial?Modesty is often associated with inner strength. Not shouting about your achievements means having self-confidence, and not needing the assessment of others. Many great people were very modest and did not like to be the center of attention, but their contribution was undoubtedly significant. Modesty attracts and attracts, because it is a quality that rarely needs approval.
However, sometimes modesty can turn against us. Sometimes people hide their talents and successes too much, are afraid to show their strengths and, as it were, “hide” their abilities. I myself have noticed that sometimes I hold back my opinion, fearing to seem too categorical or smart. But in some cases, our abilities and skills can inspire others or bring real benefit. Question: when does modesty adorn and when does it hide our true “I”? Perhaps, it is worth rethinking modesty not as a limitation, but as the ability to remain yourself, respecting other people's space, but not losing your value. Modesty adornment is when we know our worth, but do not devalue others. But when we hide our strength or fear of success - this is no longer modesty, but, perhaps, fear. So, dear readers, how do you feel about modesty? Do you understand it as your strength or as the need to sometimes retreat a little? Let's remain ourselves, even if it goes a little beyond the bounds of "modesty" - after all, it is not only modesty that adorns us, but our sincerity!
With love,
Maria