Be Humble & Kind

One of my favorite country singers, Tim McGraw, sings a song titled “Always Be Humble & Kind.” These words of encouragement and direction for how to navigate life are so true. Over the past 28 years for me in education and 49 years in life, I have seen countless times where pride and hatred (the direct opposite of Humble & Kind) destroy great people and great communities. Being humble and kind cost nothing. Being humble is simply stepping back and promoting others when you have every right to take the credit for it all. Being kind is choosing to do good to others even when they haven’t done good to you.

I’m in the process of writing a second book and the title of the book is “Life Lessons”. In the book I compile several lessons we have probably all seen, heard, or observed at some point in our lives. I share some of my personal experiences and life journey in hopes to encourage and lift others up along the way. God has been forever faithful to me and my family all of our lives. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned over the years is to be humble and kind. It goes so much farther than the opposite. We can all do this. We can all choose humility and kindness over pride and hatred. And when we do, we make the world a better place.

When you combine these two superpowers, it’s hard to beat them. It yields an even greater result which is love. Love conquers all. What does this mean? It doesn’t mean we can’t be firm or direct. It doesn’t mean we can’t stand up for what we believe in and even disagree. But it does mean that it completely matters HOW we do all of it. When people have a humble spirit and an attitude of kindness, it almost always melts away the vile intentions or efforts of others. Give credit to others even when they may not deserve it. Be kind to others even when they haven’t been kind to you. It’s a life worth living.