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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]When I’m corrected at work etc., I catch myself from trying to justify myself, argue, or be generally inflamed and just thank them and accept the criticism.

If I go out and something ends up off about my makeup, outfit, or really anything I try to be perfect/prideful about, I thank God for keeping me humble and let it go.

In a group, try speak about myself less and avoid turning the conversation to me (still working on this one :lol: )

I hate going to confession and confessing the same things over and over again, but rather than find a confession time at a different church with a different priest to avoid this, I stick with the same confessor I’m embarassed to go to.

I try to accept my falls with humility when I’m feeling particularly good about my spiritual life and then boom everything falls apart. I’m not as good at this as I think I am! Something I’ve read in a couple places is “I provide the good will, and God provides the strength.” All I can do is at keep my will aimed towards God and accept that I’m weak, human, flawed, and thank Him for being the one who perfects the work, not me.

These are just a few things!

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You sound very proud of your meekness and very proud of your attempts to be meek.  I don't think that qualifies as true meekness.[/quote]
Well you got me there. I don’t ever get to talk about this in person because no one cares or asks—but yes, I am proud to be a Christian, and very happy to be co-operating with God in the daily work to grow in virtue and holiness. I’ll have to answer for that on judgment day![/quote]

Please consider that you're just a good person - God or no God - and that there is no judgement day.[/quote]

She never even said that she was a “good” person.  Being a Christian is not being “good” — it’s not based on “trying really hard” or achievement or success.  It is about being honest with yourself about your many flaws and recognizing that you are loved in the most profound way anyway.   [/quote]

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