Humility is an essential ingredient in all aspects of our lives … it is foundational to … love, friendships, learning, teaching, healing, forgiving, happiness, growing ….
I
would like to share these brief jottings and quotes on this spiritual gift!
What
do the spiritual teachers and role models say of this quality?
Master
Choa Kok Sui (MCKS founder of Pranic Healing & Arhatic Yoga) says
“Humility
is connected with knowing your strong points and knowing your weak points....The moment you realize you can do certain things and you cannot do many things, you develop humility.”
“When
there is deep humility and gratitude, the energy will flow through you; you
will be empowered; you can then manifest the divine plan.”
His
Holiness the Dalai Lama
“To
counter one’s arrogance or pride, you need to reflect upon shortcomings in you
that can give rise to a sense of humility. For example, you can think
about all the things in the world about which you are completely ignorant.” Saint Teresa of Avila (5th Century Catholic Mystic)
"If our humility is true, it is accompanied by an interior peace and joy ... far from being disturbing or depressing the soul, it enlarges it and makes it fit to serve God better".
Saint Augustine (4th Century Christian Theologian)
“Do you wish to rise? Begin by descending. You plan a tower that will pierce the clouds? Lay first the foundation of humility’.
Thich
Nhat Hanh teaches that .. humility liberates you from false perceptions
about the world and the intentions of others.
What
are some starting steps to cultivate humility?
-
Observe and
reflect on your faults and shortcomings
- Look at
everyone and everything as a manifestation of the Divine
Humility
is also connected with the practice of loving-kindness, generosity, compassion, empathetic
joy, and equanimity.
Humility
along with compassion, generosity and wisdom are all part of the enlightened state.
If
you would like to explore this matter more I offer individual consultations,
mentoring, meditation groups and MCKS Pranic Healing & Arhatic Yoga courses
and workshops
Contact
us – here at our centre. Mob 0418 217 193
