How do you relate Joy to Meekness?
Thanks for your comments!
2007-07-13 10:54:18 · 6 answers · asked by Alex 5 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
One must have goals to be happy. In that respect, if you have nothing to learn, are better than everyone/thing, and have no goals (to become better), you cannot be happy. I equate humbleness with the ability to learn and grow, and thus, happiness. They go hand in hand.
2007-07-13 11:10:32 · answer #1 · answered by Joe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can find hapiness being humble. Or the other way around depending on what way you want to see it.
Joy is related to meekness by only one person having joy over a meek friend or a meek person having joy in a lot of extra offers for help.
That help?
2007-07-13 18:04:34 · answer #2 · answered by littleblanket 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't, but as to your original question, regarding humbleness (which is different from meekness), most philosophers relate humility to a lack of false pride and need for approval. Any time you can eliminate needs, you stand a greater chance for happiness. If you let go of all desire, and simply feel the joy of BEING, you can weather the storms of hardship.
Perhaps I have a different definition of meekness, but to me it says, "fear". For instance, a meek person might not engage another in conversation, but in doing so, could miss out on the connections that make life joyful. Likewise, displaying outward timidity invites abuse from bad people.
Go into the world confident, head held high, aware of your lack of perfection, but also your own beauty, and be accepting and appreciative of others.
2007-07-13 18:03:00 · answer #3 · answered by The Avatar 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Humbleness and meekness arise out of the desire to avoid being arrogant and superior. To be humble one must lower themselves as compared to others. The arrogant or superior person will raise themselves in comparison to others.
There is no reason to be meek or humble -- arrogant or superior. Each of us is a conglomeration of strengths and weakness.
Happiness is only an issue if you experience guilt for being either humble or arrogant. If you believe that either is wrong, you are like not going to be happy.
2007-07-13 18:00:41 · answer #4 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When I lived in Calcutta, India, I met the most humble man.
He was an adult male, maybe 40 years old and he was naked. His mission in life was to walk the streets of Calcutta, having no other belonging, than a wooden bowl. and always have food given to him. Everyone that gave him food he blessed. Everyone that gave him money he wished excellent luck and gave the money to the poor (?)
AND, he was truly happy with his life.
This is Humble and Meek!
2007-07-13 18:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by Cow Girl 2 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The word is 'humility', I think! in my humble opinion (ah the irony...) Anyway: short 'n sweet -- Jesus in Beatitudes says Blessed are the Meek -- & learn from Him, He's Meek & humble of heart -- on practical level, the humble man needs less in life, or feels so at least; and less ego, not as easily hurt. opposite -- proud & arrogant -- 'never satisfied' in life, one cannot be completely sated with worldly goods, he's easily frustrated & hence generally 'in bad mood'.
from j.s., reminding y'all: (an old adage) "all fools are philosophers & all philosophers are fools" (who knows?)
2007-07-13 18:15:33 · answer #6 · answered by jay ess 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋