Women's Spiritual Journey discusses Humility

Please Note: This meeting will NOT be held at Gail's; it will be in Lesley's in DeLand. Call Gail 386 717 8198 for DeLand address.
*We love our men friends, but this meeting is just for women--Sorry!

Ordinarily, Women's Spiritual Journey randomly picks a different character trait to discuss each month. Discussions are freewheeling, guided by the interests of the group. Generally, we think about how the quality operates in our lives (or doesn't), what it looks like, what it produces, and how we can strengthen it. This month, we're discussing...

Humility
Humility is being modest, humble, and unpretentious. We consider others’ views and needs as important as our own. We willingly serve others and accept help when we need it. When we cause hurt, we have the humility to admit it and make amends. We accept the lessons life brings, knowing that mistakes are often our best teachers. Humility is not humiliation. We do not shame ourselves or others with the illusion that we are meant to be perfect. We give our very best, and trust that it is enough. Humility reminds us to be thankful for our successes rather than boastful.
“I long to accomplish great and noble tasks,
But it is my chief duty to accomplish humble
Tasks as though they were great and noble.”
~Helen Keller
The Practice of Humility
I value others’ thoughts and feelings.
I am willing to give and receive help.
I am a work in progress.
I admit mistakes and learn from them.
I am resilient, not perfect.
I am grateful for my gifts.
I am thankful for the gift of Humility.
It is my greatest teacher.

A Few Humble Questions

1. Do you consider your ideas and needs as important?
2. Do you serve others and receive help with equal ease?
3. Is it hard for you to admit it when you’ve done something wrong? Why or why not?
4. What understandings or other qualities help you maintain humility.
5. Where is the dividing line between humility and humiliation? Do you humiliate yourself or others?
6. What is the significance of Keller’s statement.
7. How can humility be a teacher? Have you had this experience?