Humility, that low, sweet root, from which all heavenly virtues shoot. – Thomas Moore
I love the zen adage of ‘you gather more flowers with an open hand than a closed fist.’
It is a great illustration of humility vs ego.
Our ego forms from our attachments … to things, ideas and labels, we put on ourselves.
Before long my ego will build a fortress around me, shutting off the light of growth.
All the should’s become like bricks in the wall.
A wise person once said, ‘when we cease to learn it is time for us to pass on.’
Life is about growth and humility opens that door.
Some feel humility is a sign of weakness when it is quite the opposite.
It takes extreme courage to be vulnerable, to show our authentic self.
Just like the words of Pink Floyd … tear down the wall.
Let the light shine and grow.
Know you are truly loved JUST as you are.