The World According to Kim Possible©

an Exploration Into the Nature of Kimness©

Kim demonstrates to her young cousin that being her Self and understanding her place in her world is key to one of the most important facets of a Joyful life: Humility.
While Kim knows sixteen styles of Kung Fu; Kim never forgets where she is on Her path.
She can demonstrate Her mastery of Kung Fu in battling multiple henchmen at one time.
And yet, as an average teenage girl She is still shy and unsure of Herself when trying to dish with Her latest crush.

Kim goes on to say that She only ever tries to be Her Self.
For to venture outside the bounds of one's abilities and one's nature is
contrary to the path you find yourself on.
Humbly accepting that; "It just turn(s) out that sometimes, being me is enough to save the world".
In fact, just being your Self is always more than enough.

Kim never falls prey to self-satisfying self-aggrandizement and avoids
the pitfall of self-serving and destructive pride.
Kim being the Humble mentor and friend,
Her own needs and concerns set aside,
as She serves to help her cousin on her path.
Kim's actions demonstrate that there is fulfillment and Joy from helping others.

Put another way;
She Cares.

"Try being you. It will be even cooler!"
Humility is just another word for Caring.

The Humility of Kimness is found in the Caring for Others.

Kim does not deny or try to hide that she has done great things. Humility does not deny good deeds that one has performed. The more people talk about the good they have done, the more others will be encouraged to do the same. Good and goodness stand on their own and exist not only in the past, but also in the present, and into the future. To deny the good that been accomplished is to lessen the impact of those acts. Past, Present and Future.

For instance: If someone asks about your relationship with a good friend: "Is that person a good friend?" and your response is: "No. A just friend." You have degraded your relationship with your good friend. Even if your friend never hears your words; You have degraded the relationship in your heart and it will take effort to rebuild. Our friends are part of what we are.

Deeds are no different in that you have a relationship with your actions. If you deny the good you have done, then you have denied a part of who you are. Humility includes is the ability to admit the good things you have done in your life. Not to brag, just acknowledge and use those good deeds as an example for others. They are as important as the clothes you chose to wear today. Good deeds show every bit as much of who you are and what you stand for.

Humility is not shame.
Accept you're own accomplishments not with self-serving pride, but with Joy!

Kim, also, shows another aspect of Humility with Her words: "Thanks"
A word that means so much.
"Thanks" really means:
I thank you for recognizing me for who I am.
There is no greater gift than being accepted for who you are.
Accept the gifts you are given, like Kim with poise and grace.
That is an aspect of Humility.
Humility and service(good deeds) go hand and hand...

Kim, lastly, offers to show her new friend around Middleton High.
The Joy and enthusiasm, which cannot be captured here, that Kim expresses,
Touches The Heart.

Live by Kim's example.
Being Humble adds a Joyous dimension to being strong, confident, poised,
friendly, outgoing and yes, even successful!

Like Kim Says: "I can do anything!"... You can do anything!
Some of the most successful achievers and captains of industry today are Humble by nature.
They are know as "level 5" managers
and are the most sought after leaders in the business world today.(1)

A Humble girl finds it easy to help those around her achieve their best.
Everyone does better. A rising tide raises all boats.

Always be and express who you are and do your best; Whatever lies in front of you!

Let Kimness be Your Surf Board and Catch the Wave!

Humility includes the ability to admit you have harmed others and to take action to make it right.
Kim shows the Humility and Courage to own up to Her having wronged Her Parents.
Few times do you hear Courage as an aspect Humility.
Humility, in fact, takes a good deal of Courage.
Courageous is the man who does not need to defend himself from the humiliations cast by others.
Courageousness is demonstrated by walking away from the
need to defend your ego to prove your self-worth.
Your self-worth, your value as a person
comes from your ability to bring peace first to your self, and then to others.

Your self-worth is dictated by your actions.
And words of self-praise should be left on the cutting-room floor.

If you look closely at what happened as a consequence of Kim's Humble and Courageous
action above, you will see something Magical.

Kim's Courageous Humility brought the Gift of Joy.

It brought Joy to Kim's Mom that her Daughter could be so strong to admit wrong.
It brought Joy to Kim that Her mother understood and felt empathy for her Daughter's situation.
They both shared in the Joy and Love they brought to each other.

If you watch your world you will see this happen more often than you think.
Humility brings Love and Joy to you as a Magical Gift.
It comes not as a reward, but as a Gift from Spirit;
as Spirit thanks You for Your Humility and Courage.

Kimness is having the Courage is Express Your Humilty!

Humility often brings to mind a person who already has it.

And while most have some degree of Humility, most of are not bastions of Humility.
Kim exemplifies one who works towards becoming stronger
in the constant forward progress of personal growth.

Above we see that Kim and Her Mom interact on multiple levels.
On the surface it appears that because Kim's Mom is busy with brain surgery,
she is ignoring what her Daughter is saying.
But closer examination reveals there was nothing that Kim's Mom
could add to what Kim had already said.
For you see that while it seems as though Kim was venting to Her Mom
over the fight between Her and Ron,
Kim was actually telling the story to Her Self!

Kim tells Her Mom that "Ron Thinks" that Kim can't take Ron being good at something.
But that is not what Ron thinks... It is what Kim thinks.
She knows it deep inside, but she doesn't quite see it yet...
She also revealed what She thinks of Herself for feeling this way... "Way Pathetic!"
This is Kim's natural Kimness speaking to Herself.
Kim's inner-self is actually talking to Kim, not Mom!

Sometimes it takes time for you to hear your own inner truth.

This is what happens next.
When Kim again sees Ron (albeit they are captured by Drakken and Shego),
Kim sees the truth, that She had failed her Humility, and Her friendship with Ron.
In the end, Courage and Humility gathered, Kim stands up and does the right thing and apologizes to Ron for being selfish.
Humility is the ability, without fear, to be open and honest with others and your Self.

Stand Beside Kim and Face Your Mistakes! So Not The Big!

Kim and Bonnie have had a long running rivalry.
Bonnie usually does what every she can to undermine and embarrass Kim.
Kim always stands up for Herself as She would against
any unfairness or injustice done against anyone else.
But this time Bonnie does things differently.
Bonnie worked long and hard. Didn't do anything against Kim, just worked as hard as she could to prove to the cheer squad that she was worthy of being their captain.
Kim saw and admired the effort that Bonnie put forth to become captain.
Kim's personal Humility and Her sensitivity towards another person provided
the opportunity to see that Bonnie put forth an honest effort.
So Kim decided that Bonnie earned the position and stepped aside for Her friend and rival.

Friend and Rival?

Yes... Some people in our lives are both our friends and our rivals.
This often happens between siblings, where they compete against each other in some sport and both become better. There are recent examples of this in pro-football and pro-hockey.
Many times our rivals are our best friends and we are better for it.

Rivals may attempt to do us harm(don't let them), one day but may not the next.
While defending yourself is appropriate when aggressive action is present, and it is certainly wise to be wary of rivals who have wronged you in the past, it is not the nature of Kimness
to use force when the aggression is not present.
It is a waste of energy and would be like striking the wind.

"A weed that does not grow, does not need to be cut down.", said Sensi.

Humility does not hold a grudge, and does not strike at transgressions in the past.
Humility allows you to be fluid and meet each new situation, each day, anew.

While Kim's Humility allowed Her, in this case, to set aside Her own ambitions and take the road less traveled, it is not true that doing otherwise would have been wrong.
Kim could have continued to fight for Her position as squad leader.
There would have been nothing wrong with that either.
Kim has also worked hard for Her position as captain
and even brought the team to the regional championships.
So for Kim to have continued to seek to remain captain would not have been wrong.

Humility does not mean rolling over for others.
Honest competition makes us better and stronger.
In this case, either course of action would have been... The right choice.
But without Humility, Kim would have simply fought for Her position as captain out of spite.
Kim wouldn't have seen that there was another, just as Honorable choice.

Have Humility Like Kim, And Your Choices Will Multiply.
And Every Choice Will Be The Right Choice!

Humility -
Humility equals Joy.
Humility earns Honor and Respect.
Humility provides psychological Balance.
And Balance in your life and actions lead to Humility.
Humility is not hard. Humility is a Natural Healthy State.
Even at the urging, prodding and encouragement of Friends,
Kim reminds them, and Herself, that She is just like everyone else.
Monique doesn't realize it yet, but that's one of Kim's most precious qualities.
Let Kim's example of Humility and Courage be the cornerstone of your Pyramid.

The Capstone of Kimness is Humility. Let Kimness be the Foundation on Which You Stand!

the seeming sacrifice of Humility brings the gift of Balance;
the willingness to acknowledge that as you give, you shall you receive...