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I would like to become more humble but I don’t know how to go about doing this besides what I am doing now I dress conservatively don’t show skin more than I see necessary I even did this while I was working I have only one tattoo that is on the inside of my lower right arm where it can’t be seen very well unless my palm is up and the company i worked for doesn’t have a issue with their employees having tattoos all of my tattoos I try to keep out of sight because I know some people don’t like them.
 
You seem to be describing modesty rather than humility. I would say that modesty includes both how you dress and how you act.

Modesty in dress includes things like not showing too much skin, as you mentioned. I would add that it includes dressing appropriately – not wearing evening wear to the office or wearing a swimsuit to go shopping.

A modest attitude makes me think of modesty of the eyes. If someone is doing something outrageous, you don’t have to be a part of it – just look down and move on.
 
I guess I was i didn’t realize it until I read your answer . So how do I become more humble and more like Christ, I don’t take credit for other people’s accomplishments and I give them the same time and respect that they should have and deserve.

How do I not only become more humble and Christ like. But help others that want to also become more humble and Christ like if they wish to do so?
 
Just noting that tattoos are neither immodest or prideful/ not humble, unless the subject matter is sinful (obscene/ blasphemous). The Church does not forbid tattoos, and whether one has them or not is a matter of personal taste and prudential judgment. I got a tattoo on my arm last year and I do not feel any need to cover it up.
 
My tattoo is a red rose and I don’t feel the need to cover it. I am asking how can I be more humble and Christ like even though I am catholic ? Besides going to mass.
 
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So how do I become more humble and more like Christ,
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I tend to think in practical terms. For example, when your boss asks you to do something, simply do it. Don’t complain or tell your co-workers how you could do it better or that your boss is an idiot for wanting you to do the particular thing. When someone criticizes you, accept it and see what you can learn from it. Don’t justify your actions or criticize the other person n return. Make the phrase “offer ii up” a part of your life.
 
I tend to think true humility is being kind to others and not bragging or showing off about one’s own acts.

“Dressing conservatively” to me doesn’t signal humility or not. It is either neutral (as in, the person prefers to dress a certain way or their job requires it) or in some cases it’s a sign of somebody showing off how properly they dress. I’m not saying that you are doing it for that reason, just noting that for me humility is more about mental attitude and how one treats other people. I tend to not even notice what people have on unless it’s grossly inappropriate for the occasion.
 
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I don’t think that I am better than anyone else. I was raised by treat others like I would like to be treated. This is the philosophy of the company that I worked for. I try to be humble about things like someone who lets say lost their wallet and I I I give it back and they offer to pay me I politely refuse.
 
A good way to foster humility is to work among the lowly, the young, the ill, the troubled, and the disenfranchised.

Do some research and find out about programs for the mentally-ill in your area. Then volunteer–many of these people NEVER receive a visitor because their relatives have dumped them there and forgotten about them. Become their friend.

Volunteer to help out at your closest Rescue Mission or shelter. Many times they need people to help serve daily meals, not just the big holiday meals that you see on TV.

Volunteer for your parish’s “Holy Dusters” or whatever they call their volunteer cleaning committee.

If you are cleared for it, volunteer to work with the smallest children in your parish if there is a nursery or perhaps a “Mom’s Day Out” program. Or even better, become a Big Brother/Sister (whichever), or sign up for your city’s Child Advocacy program (being with the child during court proceedings).

VOLUNTEER with your local WOMEN’S PREGNANCY CARE CENTER! This will be humbling for you and also be a pro-life action!

If it’s at all possible, give more money to your parish and live more simply. And spend time in prayer for others–keep a prayer list and use it.

And here’s one last suggestion which helps me immensely–IF you play a musical instrument, especially piano, organ, or guitar, STEP UP and volunteer to play in your parish! Boy, oh, boy, you will be humbled every week, I can assure you! (I play piano and organ for several parishes and other venues every week, and I’m constantly humbled by my own inadequacy, and if I forget to be humble, others remind me!)

Or you could start learning an instrument–you will be instantly humbled! And eventually, you can play in church and you’ll be even more humbled!
 
Catholic361 said:
I would like to become more humble
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Ask God, but realize that when one asks for humility, God usually provides many opportunities for you to learn humility.

Humility is a disposition of the heart, clothes, tattoos, etc. are neutral. One can have excessive pride and wear gunny sacks or have a deep humility when wearing the latest from Parish Fashion Week or a full sleeve tattoo.

I’ve found that using 1 Corinthians chapter 13 as my daily examine of conscience helps with humility.

Every morning praying the Litany of Humility is a good thing!

 
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