Sledgehammer

Whatever power, internal or external, that allows me to be reminded of what I need to hear at the right time has apparently finally figured out subtlety does not work with me. It takes a sledgehammer. And persistence.

Today's entry in Touchstones:

*November 10*

Humility is just as much the opposite of self-abasement as it is of self-exaltation.
- Dag Hammarskjold

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In our struggles with self-hate and guilt, we may have thought we were humble -- or perhaps even too humble. But self-abasement, which often alternates with feelings of
superiority, is not the spiritual quality of humility that we strive for in our program.

With humility, we respect ourselves and our place in the universe. Humility is having ourselves in perspective, knowing we are connected to the whole world, accepting how small and powerless we are, and accepting the power and responsibility we have. With this spiritual feeling comes a sense of awe for the world we live in and a feeling of gratitude for the life we've been given.

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The humility I feel today goes hand in hand with my self-respect and gratefulness for being part of life.

Cymber honey, I know that this is what you and the guys have been trying, OK continue to try, to get me to understand.

Thanks to all for not putting down the sledgehammer yet.

Flip