humble, humility, modest, modesty, self-esteem

The Art of Modesty: Showcasing Your Worth Without Bragging

Most people generally dislike a braggart, yet nearly everyone secretly desires to be the center of attention. Some may unintentionally be lavish, while others use calculated tricks to influence those around them. Still, you risk coming across as overly optimistic or conceited in either situation. Perhaps the best way to boast is not to boast ...

Viena Abdon

Proud woman pointing to herself and smiling.

Careful: There Is Always Someone on a Higher Level Than You! (Part 2)

In Jing’an, there was a man named Shu Si. He had always been fond of boxing and martial arts since childhood. He studied with several different masters, but he gave up every practice halfway through because he could not grasp the higher level essence of the arts. One day, a chance encounter with a woodcutter ...

Michael Segarty

Silhoutte of a man doing a kung fu kick with the clody sky as background.

Careful: There Is Always Someone on a Higher Level Than You! (Part 1)

In Jing’an, there was a person named Shu Si. He had always been fond of boxing and martial arts since childhood. He studied with several different masters, but he gave up every practice halfway through because he could not grasp the higher-level essence of the arts. Later on, he heard about the fame of Master ...

Michael Segarty

Silhouette of a man doing a kung fu kick with the clody sky as background.

Unconditional Love, Along With Discipline, Produces Children of Gratitude

“Young people today are so ungrateful!” is a statement heard throughout society today. The question we all should be asking ourselves is why are we producing children who show no gratitude? It is easy to look outside ourselves and place blame on others, but how often do we look at ourselves as parents and adults ...

Monica Song

Happy family playing together.