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    Developing Modesty Gaining virtues are necessary to withhold good character. A critical virtue to have is modesty‚ a trait of having humility while living a simplistic/conservative life. To hold this virtue‚ one must know what modesty is‚ learn the values associated with this trait through examples and experiences‚ and refuse to allow large successes to alter those values and simple living style. The act of obtaining this virtue is supported by Marcus Arelius’ Meditations and Benjamin Franklin’s

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    The monastic life was a meager and humble existence. Monks were men who originally lived alone as hermits and eventually banded together to form tiny spiritual communities. They were twelve or more pious men who abandoned all of life’s luxuries which were said to bring “evil or impurity” to the hearts of men. Simple‚ somewhat redundant lives were lived this way because it was believed to be the way to ensure a pure and holy life that would lead to heaven. Communal rules for speech and demeanor governed

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    The humility makes a servant leader gentle in one’s heart and makes others feel as they are more important than the leader (DelHousaye & Brewer‚ 2004). As a servant leader‚ I try to demonstrate humility in my interactions with my colleagues. The servant leader assumes power through the way they treat the people and they prefer humility in their dealings. Whereas‚ the leaders who follow the secular view acquires power

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    Human Rights Activists Human rights are immanent to all humans no matter what race‚ religion‚ gender‚ or language. Unfortunately‚ there are cases where human rights are involuntarily taken away from individuals. There are countries where women cannot have an education or job simply for being women. There are also countries where children cannot have an education because of poverty. Human rights activists are here to speak for those who are being kept away from their rights. Two very important and

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    faces great opposition‚ man chooses to act upon his God given convictions as he relates them to the hurts of people. One such man was George Washington. Preparing for greatness every step of the way‚ Washington developed God graced courage and humility through every crisis that he faced as he lead the colonial people to freedom and stature among the nations of the world. It is evident that character mattered to Washington even at a young age. Stories of him cutting down a cherry tree and being

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    dementia can be described as a condition where the person’s spirit has entered into the next world‚ but the body still is preparing to leave. This concept has a positive‚ but realistic perception of the aging process that values vulnerability and humbleness towards the body as spiritual transcendence. Even though this may not be relevant in some tribes anymore‚ it gives a taste of how illnesses/disease are viewed and ultimately why the culture may refuse organ donations or other

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    listeners by speaking about feelings and concerns that are relevant to their own situation and current events. For example‚ I believe his “Yes‚ we can Change” speech was so powerful and motivating‚ that it won the election for him. The integrity and humbleness in the quote: “So let me remind you tonight that change will not be easy. Change will take time. There will be setbacks and false starts and sometimes we’ll make mistakes.” (Obama‚ 2008) exemplifies a person who realizes the challenges involved

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    When I am not attending school or participating in any school clubs‚ working on school assignments‚ doing chores at home‚ or earning money‚ I enjoy volunteering‚ reading‚ dancing at the studio‚ singing Carnatic music‚ and doing taekwondo. To elaborate‚ I volunteer through many clubs and organizations at various places. Usually on weekends‚ I volunteer at the St. Johns Hospital. Through National Honor Society‚ for which I serve as president‚ Key Club‚ Club Scrubs and the Interact Rotary International

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    opportunity to receive that scholarship. Even though Ralph was forced into fighting‚ he didn’t let his emotions take over him and cause him to defy the white people. So‚ yes Ralph’s grandfathers’ advice to his son‚ to advance through life with humility and submission was good. In the early 1900s‚ black people were economically challenged in the United States. They were also forced to go to second-rate schools because of the racial problems that existed. On top of that‚ they were constantly degraded

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    someone arrives at his or her views based on reasoning or not. Reflecting upon the challenges that I have overcome‚ reasoning and logic have become tools that I am reliant on for survival. One challenge for me has been to create an aura of peace and humbleness around myself. I found that the people I surrounded myself with‚ have at times‚ been sources of negativity‚ and because of my perception of circumstances‚ faulty reasoning has lead me to disappointment. In past experiences‚ I have relied on people

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