This week at Everest, we are focusing on the beautiful and often misunderstood virtue of humility. In a world that often encourages us to seek recognition, compete for attention, and place ourselves first, humility reminds us of a different path—the path of Christ.
At its heart, humility is not about putting ourselves down or thinking less of our worth. Instead, humility is about seeing ourselves truthfully—acknowledging our gifts as blessings from God, while also recognizing our dependence on Him and our need for others. C.S. Lewis once explained it simply: “Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less.”
For our students, humility can be lived out in very concrete ways:
- Listening to others without interrupting
- Admitting mistakes and learning from them
- Celebrating the accomplishments of a classmate without jealousy
- Asking for help when it’s needed
- Offering one’s talents in service to the community, without expecting praise
At Everest, we teach that humility is the foundation of all other virtues, because it opens our hearts to God’s grace. When we are humble, we allow Christ to work through us, and we recognize that our successes are not ours alone—they are fruits of His love and guidance.
This week, we encourage families to foster conversations at home about humility. Ask your child:
- How did you practice humility today?
- Did you give someone else a chance to shine?
- Did you remember to thank God for your talents?
Humility doesn’t mean hiding our light under a basket. Instead, it means shining that light in a way that reflects God’s goodness, not our own glory.
As we grow in this virtue together, let us look to Mary, the most humble of all, who said simply, “Be it done unto me according to your word.” May her example inspire us to walk in humility and joy this week.