8 posts tagged “humility”
December is a busy month yet it seems like everything just comes so smoothly during this particular month.....Like every Filipino would get excited about the coming celebrations it offers and everyone learns to offer a gift with one another.....although my real wish for us would be to become humble like what Jesus had shown us from the time of His birth and until now....We should be humble enough in asking blessings from God and in giving what we have to others....We should be thankful to all the gifts God has given us....Be thankful on what we have now and do not ask for too much....and share to others the blessings He has given us....
I had a nice time today at the district's sports fest...then my co -teachers and I went out to treat ourselves^^ for we had been working almost the whole day for the sports fest...
During our conversation I can't help but notice how some would try to make good impression of themselves...So I had hoped for simplicity to rule in our conversations ....Thank God....I noticed also how some would try to humble themselves.... but others still find it quite difficult ....so I guess sometimes it's better to keep quiet when you have nothing good to say anyway...
Then at the mall I saw my older sister's classmate and had a short conversation with her....and it was fun seeing her again....and before that too, at the sports fest...I saw a childhood friend of another older sister of mine and was glad that she had not forgotten her^^she was also happy to see me at the district....There was like reminiscing of good times at the district today^^
What a day it has been!... I learned a lot about humility and the importance of showing or sharing honesty,simplicity,thoughtfulness,patience,love,friendship with other people^^
Yesterday I was feeling a little disturbed because of some past experiences when I was treated unfairly by a co-worker in school....Then I realized that only "I" knew myself better....that I don't have to please other people as long as I am doing what is right....We have to humble ourselves in order to accept some situations that have hurt us....We must try to give more in order to receive what's best for us....
This afternoon at the mall my co teachers and I were entertained well by some kind hearted salesladies.....It was really nice to know that some simple gestures like a genuine smile, thoughtfulness, humility, patience, could make us feel so glad that there are still so many angels roaming around our planet....Those nice gestures came from the salesladies whom we met at the mall and we're so lucky to have been served by them....May God bless these young ladies who I believed worked really hard for just some minimal compensation...yet I guess are truly blessed for they are richer in love, patience and humility... .
How time flies so fast!.....I'm getting old already^^.....but still there are so many things to learn.....It's true that the more you learn the more you will realize that you need to learn more....The more you will realize that you are still innocent of the things around you.....that's what learning or acquiring knowledge and wisdom is....
That's why we do not stop searching for answers to all our questions in life.....Even if you are already self sufficient still somehow you won't stop asking questions.....because of our imperfections we aren't yet satisfied.....
There's is no point of satisfaction....we always reach for the top....and when we get to the top...what then?.....There is what we call the law of diminishing return.....the tendency for you is to go backwards.....you will slowly return to where you belong.....to where you have been.....We have the ups and downs of life.....How does it feel to be on top?.....Maybe when you are already at the top...it's gonna be too tough to raise one's head up......because when you are at the top the tendency is for you to look down.....
I feel like God created us to humble ourselves in the end....whether we made it or not.....His real intention in creating us is to be like Him.....to humble ourselves despite the success we might have in this world.....
A Happy Tune On A Lazy Afternoon
Teardrops fell on my pillow
One lazy afternoon
While I listen to a sad song
After playing the spoons
So I kept my mind busy
And tried not to be lonely
Kept the teardrops off my pillow
And sang a happy tune
A few years back I was so very lonely....I thought the pain in my heart won't leave me.....I kept hurting myself.....I thought I knew better......Then I humbled myself....I asked our Father to forgive me.....I realized how selfish I had been.....When I finally humbled myself.....that was the turning point......The blood in my teardrops were gone......Instead I noticed a "star" formed from my teardrops.....Though I still cry every now and then....there was not much pain anymore on some tears that I shed.....Humility has healed my wounds.....
I got sick last night....Maybe it's because of the bad weather we've had for the past days....at times it rains and at times the sun just comes out...Though I'm fine now....I slept earlier than I used to and maybe I just needed some rest^^
We were busy in school....We have so many activities coming up as well....The kids though are very cooperative so I feel like the load is not too heavy to take^^...
Speaking of the weather again....its unpredictability can't be controlled....just like some events or situations in our lives....So we must think about how we affect others on the things that we do....We must be aware of our actions and make necessary adjustments if we feel like we are being unfair to others....We should be careful with those things....The weather is not always on our side....
Maybe if we only have an open mind....we could be able to solve whatever disagreements we have....
Speaking of disagreements....I think we should humble ourselves.... Respect the other person if there's a need for us to meet halfway.....Be sincere with our intentions....Understand each other....Give the other person a chance to show that he has an open mind, an open heart....Tell him with all fairness and dignity the grievances and plans you have....and you'll be surprised even a bad person has a good side, a kindness in him.....
Now even the bad weather can't
pull you away from where you are....
Life is not a joke, but some of us have chosen to live it that way.
Everyday should be like a “mortal combat” for we are to fight great temptations that come our way.
Sad to say most of us just let those temptations conquer us…for fame, pride, vanity? Whatever reasons we have, we are losing the battle.
My friends, these are some lines in the poem “Desiderata”
“Avoid loud people for they are vexations to the spirit.”
Loud people teach us dishonesty, vanity, corruption of mind. Things that help us lose the battle.
The One who is the mightiest and the most powerful of all and who has won the battle has taught us honesty, compassion, love. He wants us to join Him in His freedom and triumph.
Reflections from Imitato Christi by Thomas Kempis
We must walk in the presence of God with humility and simplicity, with truth and sincerity. God resists the proud and gives his graces to the humble. We must pray to God not only with our lips, but also with our mind, will, and heart.
