Blended words are a hobby of mine, and I came across a real doozie today: humbitious.
Humble... Ambitious. Humbitious.
It resonates with me because I have difficulty reconciling the two.
Humility is one of the highest virtues I strive toward in my life. Experience has proven to me that a community is wiser than any of its individuals. If I assume my own superiority, I could be missing out on valuable input from everyone around me. Assuming my ignorance and asking questions gets me a broader perspective.
In contrast, ambition doesn't come naturally to me. Life is a journey, and I'm a wanderer. Asserting myself on the universe for a purpose that belongs only to me just seems arrogant. The world isn't mine to mold to my will. And besides, what if my actions have negative consequences?
Also, I've never needed it. Humility has enriched my life and probably saved it. Ambition has mostly wrought trouble or disappointment in the few instances I've attempted it. Perhaps finishing my degree is an exception.
What I usually miss is that ambition doesn't have to be personal. Having ambition on behalf of a group can be a different experience.
I'll think about it while I finish my Squotch.
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