Toot Your Own Horn
There’s something so gracious about a person who is humble, isn’t there? It’s admirable to do great things and not want attention drawn to yourself for doing so. But…
I say – it’s okay to toot your own horn now and again. Everyone has not discovered what their talents and gifts are, but if you are one of the fortunate ones who have, then you should share them! Many of us don’t because we think showing them off oversteps the boundary of practicing humility. We tend to downplay our greatness because no one likes a show-off.
Tooting your horn does not include bragging or arrogant attitudes or “showing out” as our grannies would say. Strike a delicate balance between showing what you’ve got and having some humility about it. Toot your horn – it means that you acknowledge and celebrate the wonderful gifts that God has given you to share with others. And if someone’s not looking or tasting or touching or experiencing what you have to offer the world – sometimes you’ve gotta toot that horn to bring attention to it. Go ahead, make a joyful noise about YOU! (Toot, toot!)
Hi, it’s me, Janine Lattimore and I want to inspire and encourage you to #keepgoing! Based in the Atlanta, Georgia area, and among the many other hats I wear, I’m a writer, mother and Editor in Chief for Classy Living Society, a women’s only national community service organization. I’m here to share philosophy, inspiration, humor, a bit of inside info and tidbits I learned along life’s beautiful journey. Welcome!
Janine I have found myself as stated in your blog this week of not praising my own good deeds. And why not, someone could be waiting to here a praise report. I will learn to take to heart my endeavors of humbleness and at the same time praise!!!! Thanks again
I can definitely relate to the things you’re conveying in this article. I often find myself going out of the way to be humble about the gifts God has blessed me with. You’re right…it’s ok to toot your own horn and finding a way to balance humility as well. Thanks for encouraging us, your readers to do so.