Confidence, not Arrogance

Confidence is wonderful;

Arrogance is terrible.

Arrogance is somebody imposing their knowledge or position on somebody else.

“This is the way things should be done because this is the way I do them”.

“I am going to take this / say this / do this / go here regardless of anyone else”.

“My way is the right way”.

“Your way is wrong”.

There is no consideration for the other person with arrogance.

No humility, no patience, no grace, no sensitivity.

They are not Big Inside.

You burst their bubble (by showing them some Truth), and they deflate.

There is no inner strength with arrogance.

They have no control of themselves inside, so they try to control others outside of them.

To be confident, on the other hand, is very different.

Confidence doesn't affect or involve another person at all.

Confidence is accompanied with a quiet manner, a humble attitude, an inner knowing.

The Confidence that comes from genuine superior knowledge or position, has been earned. The person who really has the knowledge and experience, is happy to let others try their own way, go their own path. There is a peace about them.

A confident person is very secure inside, they stand tall, but without pride, and will offer their opinion only if asked.

Confidence is like a Rock of Truth surrounded by a sea of lies. The lies will wash away, the Truth remains. The confident person doesn't need to push themselves to the front - their gift will make room for them.