What is Modesty
Modesty is having self-respect. When you practice modesty, you are not showy or boastful. Modesty comes when you have self-acceptance and quiet pride. Modesty is to value yourself and to have a sense of respectful privacy about your body. Modesty is also accepting praise with humility and gratitude.
Why Practice It?
Without modesty, people do things to attract attention. They brag and boast. They dress in a way that is disrespectful to themselves and their bodies. They even allow others to take advantage of them in disrespectful ways . Without modesty people don’t set boundaries about how they wish to be touched. With modesty people respect themselves, and others respect them too.
How do you Practice it?
Modesty is being comfortable with yourself. It is knowing you have special gifts and that others do too. You practice modesty by not letting other people use you. You are respectful of your body and your privacy, and you expect others to be, too. If anyone touches you in a way that doesn’t feel right, tell an adult you trust. Don’t keep it a secret. When you are modest you enjoy dressing in a way that shows self-respect.
Signs of Success
Congratulations! You are practicing Modesty when you..
- Are comfortable being who you are -in your own “skin”
- Respect yourself
- Do not permit anyone to abuse your body
- Set boundaries about your right to privacy
- Dress in a way that feels right to you
- Share your victories without boasting
Prayer/Meditation/Affirmation
I will practice modesty. I have no need to brag. I dress in a way that shows respect for myself and others. I protect myself from disrespectful attention.