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Humility is not an easy quality to live by ..... but certainly a noble attainment.

THE HUMBLE TREE

The seed of love is growing
as each is cleansed of past
released in perfect wonder
renewal now at last

With the seed maturing
now into full bloom
the fruits of one's past labours
are coming off the loom

The crop is now at harvest time
abundant love the taste
of all the fruit available
let nothing go to waste

The tree of love is humble
pure, modest,true
its fruits are overflowing
to share with you and you

So pick the fruit of love with care
enjoy the blessings offered
give thanks for such enjoyment
respecting all that's proffered

In full respect of love that's given
feel the heart of truth
experience the fullness of
the wonderment of youth

Which lives forever in our hearts
renewing constantly
the humble tree of love it does
reflect eternity

© Elizabeth A Feisst 2006
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LOVE AND HUMILITY

Humility is the mother of all virtues and is something many aspire to yet few attain in its fullness
Humility is love with wings, free to fly without influence, condition or encumbrance, pure of heart and mind, detached yet fully at one with life
Humility is living life from "I, the Soul" (as opposed to "I, the body with a soul"), fully self-respectful and thus respectful of others and flowing with dignity and grace. Life becomes a service to all, giving continuously without expectation of receiving, flowing with love continuously as if a tree of bountiful fruits. The tree bends low to allow others easy picking. It never breaks and out of season renews and grows new fruits to share once again at harvest time. As "I, the Soul", one is once again one's original qualities of love, peace and joy. The body is the vehicle through which "I, the Soul" functions - a pure and unadulterated temple.
Humility empowers, is strong, not weak, yet gentle and pure. It is not influenced by the external, for one is living in full soul-consciousness, fully aware of and in one's divine essence which connects to all
Self-respect is gained and maintained through humility. It is the state of inner dignity through the awareness of the truth of one's being. If one has the expectation of being respected by others, one is not walking in humility as a demand from another is controlling through expectation.
Humility does not control and cannot be controlled. Nor is there arrogance in humility - no jealousy, no attachment, no impatience, anger, greed or violence. Nor hurt, pain or sadness.
Humility is quiet, calm and still and in this state does not seek attention but rather is naturally noticed.
Humility is the will to be free and thus is the ultimate expression of free will.
Humility is living life as "I, the Soul" and from this conscious awareness one is free to fly
Humility is pure, divine love in action.

THE FLIGHT OF THE HUMBLE BE

"The meek shall inherit the earth" it is said
what nobler goal to attain
for in calmness and quiet, patience and peace
the humble are here to remain

Humility is modest and docile, respectful
unassuming, forbearing and good
serene and so tranquil, loving and kind
this stillness is such worthy food

The hustle and bustle of life ever modern
the noise and the rushing are part
but in process of living this way there is need
to seek depth from within from the start

For wholeness it comes from the depth of the soul
and the union with Love, Peace and Joy
expressing this humbly in ways of the present
no more need a rush to employ

Such beauty of soul then expressed in the moment
of moving through life with such grace
a heart that is grateful and sharing and caring
it fills every space, every place

Fly high then on living the way of such wonder
in quiet and calm all proceeds
no more then to panic or worry again as
the woy of the humble succeeds

©Elizabeth A Feisst 26 May 2006
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