Summary Of Humility By Thomas Merton
Becoming comfortable with ourselves in situations we feel insecure in is a huge step in life. “Humility” by Thomas Merton presents the idea that humility is what drives us further away from connecting to ourselves. When we are humiliated, we are driven out of our comfort zones and that shies us away from future opportunities. However, does humility even exist in the first place if we let it? If we learn to become content with who we are as people, then we will be comfortable. “He discovers that true joy is only possible” (Merton 4). He talks about how life is so much easier and fun when we “forget about ourselves” (5) and simply live in the moments. I think the influences on today’s society have impacted our image of our own reputations and
our expectations. We are too hard on ourselves. We let humility meet our inner demons and we become hopeless and even more focused on ourselves and the idea of perfection. Merton continues on with the point that this endless cycle of focusing on ourselves impacts those around us and prevents us from becoming totally selfless. When we are selfless we can come together learn how to create a happier existence. I thought Merton’s point was accurate and something that everybody should think about.
our expectations. We are too hard on ourselves. We let humility meet our inner demons and we become hopeless and even more focused on ourselves and the idea of perfection. Merton continues on with the point that this endless cycle of focusing on ourselves impacts those around us and prevents us from becoming totally selfless. When we are selfless we can come together learn how to create a happier existence. I thought Merton’s point was accurate and something that everybody should think about.