Humility shifts attention from self to serving others.

Strong communities are built through small, consistent acts.

Meaning and belonging grow when people invest in something larger than themselves.

Humility is characterized by an accurate view of oneself, while remaining open to learning and appreciating others' contributions (Tangney, 2000; Worthington, 2007). While it begins as an internal orientation, humility becomes most salient through our daily actions. Lately, I've been contemplating the connection between humility and community, and have concluded that one of the clearest expressions of humility is choosing to contribute to something larger than ourselves.

Society tells us to focus on personal achievements, and while those pursuits can have a healthy place in our lives, they can also narrow our attention to our own needs and experiences. When we practice humility, we begin to recognize that our lives are interconnected and therefore have a significant impact on those around us. We begin asking different questions: How can I help? What........

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