How to boost your Humility?

[Rhila]

and how to lower your Arrogance to the lowest level possible?

[Grendalcat]

I'm already so proud of my humility, I'm afraid to raise it any higher.

[Othobrithol]

You won't find the answers in a forum. In case you have not noticed, the personal ideologies often encouraged online have little place for humility - they portray it as a weakness.

I'd say the first step is always to set aside self aggrandizement. Many of your stories come across as self-promoting. If you are good, people will recognize that without prompting. Telling them "I am good" actually makes you seem otherwise. Show them by action. That is proof of goodness and good people constantly look to see the good in others, as it is the only light in an otherwise dark world.

You can tell a story three ways:
One where your strengths are highlighted - This is excellent for a job interview, but in normal conversation quickly turns people away. It communicates that you are more interested in yourself than others.
One where your weakness is emphasized - This can be humble, but is likely not. Either it is self-debasing and hurts you, or is faked for the purpose of being perceived as humble. There is a lot of discussion about this in medieval christian philosophy - about how excessive debasement before god is actually hubris.
You merely report the events as the narrator - This middle path is the best. If you actions deserve praise, people will see it and do so. You are not trying to persuade them, but letting them decide.

As a Muslim, I'd suggest you perhaps go looking for some of the more mystical works that came from the era of muslim occupation of India. Jainism and Buddhism in particular focus on Humility as virtue, and the words of the devout that dwelled among them will likely be very accessible with your background. I don't know enough to give you titles though.

From the West, my goto book is Meditations, by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius. Meant as a sort of diary or perhaps guidance to a successor, it shows the inner mind of a man that ruled the most powerful empire yet stayed true to his pursuit of wisdom.

I have always found the most impactful philosophy comes from the borders, where great traditions meet. Sometimes they fuse and reinforce, other times one proves a flaw in the other.

[Masque]

Messaggio originale di steven1mac:

Meditate at the Shrine of Humility. Chant Lum while wearing the Ankh Pendant and you shall e rewarded.

Mark as answer.

[Menzagitat]

Messaggio originale di Rhila:

and how to lower your Arrogance to the lowest level possible?

It can be unhealthy to try to change the balance by force.

[The Presence]

Messaggio originale di Cernunnos:

Messaggio originale di Rhila:

and how to lower your Arrogance to the lowest level possible?

"Well, I know I’m a million times as humble as thou art." - Weird Al Yankovic

So become Amish? Got it.

[Menzagitat]

Messaggio originale di Mattmoo:

You could always get a humility booster expansion pack.

Adds mor ram to your humility

And ask for refund before 2 weeks expire

[Y1N9]

Messaggio originale di Rhila:

How to boost your Humility?and how to lower your Arrogance to the lowest level possible?

You become the best, the absolute number one of all time, the universal apex of humility. Good luck.

[Doomerang]

Play the ultima games

[OoOoOoooOOoOoorgle]

This is one of those things where I have to say, none of the people who really need to read this thread are going to.

[Angel]

When you realise modesty is more powerful than self praises. And when you realise those who are arrogant are compensating for something they're lacking.

[Mauserich]

Humility towards nature is a good thing. Towards human beings less so. These are values that are very much influenced by religion. Basically, they are the inverse of the values of courage, whereas in ancient times, values like courage were at the top.

[OoOoOoooOOoOoorgle]

Messaggio originale di Mauserich:

Humility towards nature is a good thing. Towards human beings less so. These are values that are very much influenced by religion. Basically, they are the inverse of the values of courage, whereas in ancient times, values like courage were at the top.

How the hell do you figure humility is some kind of opposite to "courage" lol

They are in no way mutually exclusive, nor even related.

A humble person can still be courageous, charging into a difficult situation. The only difference when a humble vs arrogant person does this, is that the latter comes back going "LOOK EVERYBODY, LOOK WHAT I JUST DID!!"

[saranacX]

Messaggio originale di Cernunnos:

Messaggio originale di Rhila:

and how to lower your Arrogance to the lowest level possible?

"Well, I know I’m a million times as humble as thou art." - Weird Al Yankovic

Heh. This made me chuckle. My "humble" gimmick is better than yours!.

[funewchie]

The actual answer?

As the ancient saying goes: "With lowliness of mind consider others superior to you."

Keep that saying in mind, and apply it.

Humility is looking out other people interests, not just your own.
Look for ways to help others, even in the smallest of things.
And don't look for a reward. A reward is just repaying you, while humility is being happy when they have nothing to repay you with.

[Z]

No matter what we are, being humble is the key. It's not an easy task. As a human being, we will never be perfect but we can try because we are the best thing ever created. What ever good thing we do, be moderated. Always try to stay in in the middle in doing thing or making decision, so we cannot be bias and can learn something in right way. I do believe try to be in other people shoes is other thing we should considered. Know how people feel.