DAY 28 of 55: Aspect #22

ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

DAY 28 of 55: Aspect #22

Truth • 3 min read

“The ability to lie is a liability.”

~ Unknown

ESSENCE: Truth is my protection.

Truth is that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality. Truth is our protection, meaning, as long as we live with integrity, convincing others of our truth is unnecessary. Knowing we are living our truth is what matters most. Living our truth is putting ourselves out in the world by following our true hearts’ desires. When we follow our hearts, we follow truth. Our truth may be entering a new career, starting a business, becoming a single parent, adopting a child, sharing hidden feelings with others, or doing a multitude of other things. The truth we hold is often the reflection of our hearts’ greatest joys. No more hiding! It’s time to just be you!

Sleeping Souls tend to ignore the truth their hearts naturally carry, thus setting a trap for themselves. They tend to placate others’ expectations of them, oftentimes conflicting with what they truly want to do. Many find themselves in careers and/or relationships that they don’t want to be in, yet they are frozen in fear, not taking any action to change their situations. Many find themselves fulfilling others’ desires at the expense of sacrificing their dreams. Perhaps a student is very artistic, yet is studying accounting because their father or mother is an accountant. Or perhaps a person feels stuck in an abusive, disrespectful relationship for fear of being alone and/or the stigma of being single. Or perhaps a couple is expecting a baby and are feeling the obligatory pressure of needing to get married. In other words, Sleeping Souls tend not to live their truths, but rather spend their lives fulfilling the obligations of others. Many Sleeping Souls are unhappy. Some begin to seek.

Seekers tend to call upon their inner strength and courage by honoring the truth in their hearts, unhindered by deceptions, illusions, and pressures of societal programming. When they feel as if the world is presenting them with conflicts that are too heavy to carry, they have a tendency to aim higher, releasing any need of placating others nor of receiving any form of external validation. They have no need to prove they are right. Seekers have come to realize what is true for them, thus feeling good in their hearts. What is true for them may not be true for someone else, and they realize that’s OK.

Awakened tend to simply live their truth. They have discovered their life purpose and don’t waste their energy placating others. They have discovered that the truth in life is to follow their passion, which is their higher Self guiding them to live a life of joy and creativity. They tend to live with open hearts and open minds, accepting and honoring prosperity in all aspects of their lives. Awakened have learned the importance of living their lives with a deep sense of trust….

I live my truth, as it protects me.

Are you truthful?

Do you placate others at your own expense?

If so, why do you do this? If not, why not?

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November 24, 2024

DAY 29 of 55: Aspect #23

ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

DAY 29 of 55: Aspect #23

Trust • 3 min read

“A person who trusts no one can’t be trusted.”

~ Jerome Blattner

ESSENCE: Trusting ourselves, other people, and the Divine order of life are major challenges for humans to achieve.

TRUST is knowing the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something. Trusting others begins with trusting ourselves. Trust establishes a foundation for fostering meaningful relationships. Also, when we are able to trust the Divine order of life, we are able live without fear.

Trusting ourselves includes trusting our intuition, our gut feelings. When we feel something, it is time to be introspective, contemplating our decisions, making conscious choices. Trusting other people reflects a healthy life, inner peace, and contentment. Trusting the Divine order of life inspires us to experience our time on Earth as the gift that it is; we feel blessed to be able to enjoy her beauty through an eXpansive perspective of gratitude.

Sleeping Souls have a tendency to believe that trust is something that must be earned. In other words, their natural tendency is not to trust. Perhaps this is because they don’t trust themselves. It is plausible that the lack of trust in themselves may be due to living in fear, regret, guilt, and/or shame. Many have a tendency to trust or not trust others by the superficial glare factor—What do they look like? What kind of clothes do they wear? How long is their hair? Do they wear sunglasses? What kind of music do they listen to? Are they religious? They have yet to discover the untapped potential of trusting their intuition from within. Many Sleeping Souls don’t ever consider the Divine order of life, and tend to be rather self-righteous and judgmental. Some begin to seek.

Seekers tend to learn that trusting themselves builds their strength, and strength comes from their intuitive knowing and living their truth. Many learn their truth by asking through prayer and listening through meditation. They realize that when they are out of balance and their goals are unclear, it’s time to go into the cave of silence, listening to and trusting what they hear and/or see. Many are learning to trust the Divine order of life, being very grateful for their experience of life on Earth.

Awakened tend to fully trust themselves. They often view trustworthiness as one of their greatest strengths. Many have an uncanny ability to quickly assess the trustworthiness of another simply by connecting with that person’s energetic vibration, while using their own intuition. They have learned the importance of not listening to the opinions of most others, trusting their intuition instead. Many have learned that each person is unique and holds a special piece to the Divine puzzle. And they understand that each person is responsible for setting in place their own piece of the puzzle, thus fulfilling their life purpose. They trust themselves to handle and connect their own piece of the puzzle responsibly, achieving their role in the Divine plan, fulfilling their life purpose. Awakened trust the Divine order of life, inspiring themselves to live life without fear, which requires a high level of confidence….

I trust myself and others.

Do you trust yourself?

Do you trust others?

Do others trust you?

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November 23, 2024

DAY 30 of 55: Aspect #24

ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

DAY 30 of 55: Aspect #24

Confidence • 3 min read

“Confidence breeds success.

Success breeds confidence.”

~ Mike Tyson

ESSENCE: Confidence is a key to success.

Confidence is the feeling and knowing of one’s abilities and being assured: firm trust. It involves a sense of self-assurance and trust in one’s ability to perform tasks, make decisions, and handle various situations.

Confidence expresses itself in various areas, such as personal abilities, professional competencies, and social interactions. Those who are naturally talented, or even gifted, in a particular area, such as music, will have an easier time gaining confidence because they are already naturally tuned in.

Those who are neither naturally talented nor gifted in a particular area will have a more difficult time excelling. Even so, they, too, can earn great confidence by learning and improving, regardless of the level they achieve. Building confidence is something that every human must learn to do. High confidence can lead to greater resilience and success, whereas low confidence can result in self-doubt and hesitancy. Overall, confidence matters!

Fear is holding back the global economy. Fear reflects a lack of confidence. As long as we collectively lack confidence, the economy will not get better.

When we take the time to discover our life purpose, it brings about a sense of confidence, which leads to awakening our inspiration. Confident inspiration is crucial, because until we are inspired, no meaningful actions occur. With confident inspiration, our creativity blossoms and we carry out our work with pride and passion. We demonstrate our pride through our passion. Our passion leads us to unleashing our power from within.

Until a strong sense of confidence, inspiration, bravery, pride, and passion are prevalent throughout the world, too many Souls will remain asleep, our potential will not flourish, and our downward spiral will continue.

Sleeping Souls tend to lack confidence. They are unsure of themselves, questioning whether they are good enough. Many Sleeping Souls, young and old, yearn for a strong sense of confidence, admiring those who clearly have it. Some begin to seek.

Seekers tend to view the world differently as they eXpand their Self-awareness, which creates a renewed sense of confidence. Many learn that the answers they are seeking already reside within themselves. As Seekers build their confidence by feeling the fear and proceeding anyway, their inspiration awakens, fueling their creativity and passion. Their confidence is contagious.

Awakened tend to have a zest for life. They tend to have a high degree of confidence in knowing that The Great Awakening is approaching a global tipping point, and it’s simply a matter of time before the world transcends to the new paradigm of regenerative living. Interestingly, their confidence fuels their peacefulness….

I am clear and confident, humble and bold.

Do you have a confident outlook on life?

Do others view you as confident or insecure?

What are three of your greatest achievements?

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November 22, 2024

DAY 31 of 55: Aspect #25

ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

DAY 31 of 55: Aspect #25

Peacefulness • 3 min read

“You cannot find peace by avoiding life.”

~ Virginia Woolf

ESSENCE: Peacefulness will emerge throughout the world.

PEACEFULNESS is a state of tranquility and calm, free from disturbance or conflict. It is often associated with feelings of harmony, contentment, and well-being.

Peacefulness can describe our inner state and our outer environment. Internally, peacefulness is a sense of emotional and mental serenity, often characterized by a lack of stress, anxiety, or worry. Externally, peacefulness refers to an environment that is free from chaos, hostility, or violence.

As humans, one of our superpowers is the ability to remain calm and peaceful, regardless of what’s happening in the outside world. Our ability to achieve this takes tremendous strength and Self-awareness. Even so, there are times, particularly in emergency situations, when our emotions get out of whack. During these chaotic instances, the wise and strong ones know how to calm their bodies and clear their heads in order to best handle themselves with confidence and peacefulness.

Cultivating peacefulness is a wise daily practice if our intention is to remain clear and confident, confident and bold. Ways to cultivate peacefulness include mindfulness and meditation practices, living a healthy lifestyle, sustaining positive relationships, dealing with conflict resolution, engaging with community, and supporting environmental stewardship. Peacefulness is an essential component for living a balanced, fulfilling, harmonious, and joyful life.

Sleeping Souls tend to feel agitated, stressed, and/or disturbed when drama arises. Many hardly experience peacefulness, and if they do, it may include a few glasses of wine or a few puffs of weed to help them relax. Sleeping Souls tend to be rather wound up, living with anxiety throughout their days. Externally, they may act cool as a cucumber, even though internally they are an emotional mess. Many Sleeping Souls are programmed to seek pleasure and avoid pain. Some begin to seek.

Seekers tend to be seeking peacefulness. Many have had life experiences of ongoing struggle, continually fighting for survival. One day they had enough, and they started to explore new ways of life. They know there is more to life than struggle. Yet they have grown to realize that living a fulfilling life means embracing all life experiences as they are, thus avoiding the tendency to relish the good times and discount, or even deny, the bad times. Seekers embrace life as it is.

Awakened are peaceful. Many tend to perceive their inner peacefulness as among their greatest qualities. They tend to let go of the past, choosing to be fully aware in the present, while remaining confident about their future. Many are calm and centered amid the chaos of the noisy world around them. Awakened have experienced the power of allowing the outcome to naturally unfold by surrendering their personal will to Divine will….

I experience inner peace
as a result of doing my inner work.

Do you consider yourself a peaceful person?

Do others view you as being peaceful?

How can you make your life more peaceful?

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November 21, 2024

DAY 32 of 55: Aspect #26

ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

DAY 32 of 55: Aspect #26

Divine Will • 3 min read

“All I have seen teaches me to trust the Creator for all I have not seen.”

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

ESSENCE: Divine will allows an outcome. Personal will imposes an outcome.

Divine Will is a perspective of the Creator having a plan for humanity and a desire to see this plan fulfilled. Divine will allows an outcome, while personal will tends to impose one. Energetically speaking, Divine will and personal will are opposites. Personal will pushes. Divine will pulls.

Western societies are embedded in personal will; Eastern societies practice Divine will. Personal will is a demonstration of fear; Divine will is a demonstration of faith. Personal will derives from the ego in one’s mind; Divine will derives from the opening of one’s heart. The Creator desires us to allow Divine will to reshape how we humans live on Earth, manifesting a New Earth Civilization.

Nonetheless, humanity must go through extreme darkness to get to the Light…. From the political divide of the United States, to the illegal immigrants crossing our border. From BlackRock’s intention of owning and oppressing the world, to the assassination attempts on Donald Trump. From the Russia-Ukraine war, to the Israel-Hamas war. From the threat of a nuclear World War III, to the mounting tensions with China and the Middle East. From the forest fires in California, to the explosion of Yellowstone’s Biscuit Basin…. most of humanity is frozen in fear. It’s time we thaw out by trusting the Divine order of life, surrendering to Divine will.

Sleeping Souls tend to live in their minds. Many get ahead through imposing their personal wills. Because of their forceful actions, society tends to ironically label them positively as achievers, go-getters, and leaders—validating and supporting their aggressive actions. For many, the thought of allowing Divine will to determine the outcome is ridiculous, because it means surrendering control. Many Sleeping Souls must control. And most times, their need to control is fueled by their fears, insecurities, lack of faith, and/or lack of trust. Some begin to seek.

Seekers generally have learned that Divine will directs the Divine order of life in the perfect Universe. They understand that Sleeping Souls imposing their personal wills add energetic resistance to the equation, disrupting the Divine flow of life on Earth. Seekers tend to examine how to get in sync with the patterns that allow their bodies to find their own rhythm without adding any resistance. In other words, through spiritual practice, they allow their bodies to come into harmony with the Divine flow, living according to Divine will.

Awakened tend to know that if the world‘s people simply moved their egos out of their minds through opening their hearts, choosing to listen through deep, reflective meditation, trusting what they heard, while allowing Divine will to unfold in their lives, we would instantly begin to eXpand into the new paradigm of conscious and regenerative living, bringing about peace and harmony throughout the world. It is then that our rhythm and internal timing will be in sync with the Earth’s heartbeat. Awakened realize that most humans are out of step with their body’s natural rhythm. In other words, their heart, body, and mind are out of balance with their Spirit energy and Soul. A global realignment is necessary to move into a harmonious flow with Nature and the Universe. Awakened have also come to realize that living in alignment with the spiritual realm, allowing Divine will to unfold their lives, requires bravery and a tremendous amount of patience….

I surrender my personal will to Divine will.

What are your thoughts about synchronicities?

Do you have a tendency to impose your will to get what you want?

Do you have the confidence to allow Divine will to determine the outcome of your life?

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November 19, 2024

DAY 33 of 55: Aspect #27

ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

DAY 33 of 55: Aspect #27

Patience • 3 min read

“I have just three things to teach: simplicity, patience, compassion.
These three are your greatest treasures.”

~ Lao Tzu

ESSENCE: Living with Divine will requires patience.

Patience is the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. Patience is a virtue, which is a behavior showing high moral standards. Patience requires trusting the Creator’s pace. Along with forgiveness, patience is among our greatest powers, and is one in which many of us need to strengthen.

In our modern world, patience has really waned. The increasing speed of technology and artificial intelligence, along with an emphasis on convenience, has made the world very impatient. The pace of our lives has continued to
increase, while our moral standards have decreased. Short-term gains and immediate gratification prevail.

The brutal media continually reinforce ongoing violence, sexual lust, inequality, discrimination, materialism, and separateness, while doing next to nothing to promote goodness, simplicity, compassion, and well-being. They have also created a superficial world living in denial of its own power, fueled by the corporatocracy. Our impatience and desire for immediate, short-term results, combined with our disregard of long-term ramifications, has led us right to where we are today, which is literally at the brink of an intentionally triggered global economic collapse in order to centralize political, social, and economic control.

Every thought, idea, emotion, behavior, and action have coalesced to create our impatient world at the present time, in 2024. Just know that all of this chaos throughout the world shall pass, like clouds floating across the sky. Divine will and patience are the swords that will slay the evil dragons.

Sleeping Souls tend to be rather impatient. Many of their mindsets are fixated on immediate gratification. Many fill their days seeking what they want now, regardless of future consequences. Many are impatient with their kids, bosses, parents, teachers, classmates, customers, clients, coworkers, and friends. Impatience rules their lives. Some begin to seek.

Seekers tend to learn patience through aligning with Divine will, and realizing the Universe evolves infinitely and at a very slow pace. They learn the definition of Divine timing, which means that an event occurs in Divine order at the perfect time. Seekers learn that by living fully in the present time and enjoying life as it is, they allow Divine will to unfold naturally in their lives. Therefore, they live with the awareness that everything occurs in Divine timing, which requires patience.

Awakened tend to be patient and tolerant people. Their open-heartedness enables them to embrace the differences of others, and helps them to relate to others regardless of where they are on their personal journeys. Awakened tend to plant many seeds of opportunity, and then allow each one to grow in Divine timing. Awakened realize that patience is not waiting for things to fall into their laps. Rather, inspired action is required to manifest their dreams, which requires the application of bravery….

I listen to the rhythm of my Soul.
And I trust the Creator’s pace.

Are you a more patient person now than when you were younger?

In what instances are you patient?

When are you impatient?

Do you know that being patient is a powerful strength?

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November 18, 2024

DAY 34 of 55: Aspect #28

ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

DAY 34 of 55: Aspect #28

Bravery • 3 min read

“The bravest are surely those who have the clearest
vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike,
and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.”

~ Thucydides

ESSENCE: Bravery is required to carry out our life purpose.

Bravery is courageous behavior or character. Bravery is required when carrying out our life purpose, as there will be many challenges along the way.

Bravery provides us the strength to charge ahead, taking action in a positive way. The mindset of conscious and regenerative living is that unless everybody does well, nobody does well. In our self-indulgent, modern world, this may be a hard pill to swallow, but it is a necessary cure for the state of planetary health today. Sustaining this mindset takes bravery, as many people remain out for themselves. Bravery will prevail, leading us to a New Earth Civilization.

Sleeping Souls tend to use their bravery in destructive ways, including being judgmental, vindictive, callous, controlling, and/or cunning. Many Sleeping Souls are in need of bravery to break free from the shackles of limitation. They must take bold actions to create positive changes in their lives. For many, redirecting their bravery by focusing this energy in productive ways will move them toward living more joyous and prosperous lives. Some begin to seek.

Seekers tend to realize that it takes courage to grow to their next level of eXpansion, displaying their bravery through focus, patience, gratitude, and selflessness. They tend to disregard pettiness in their world, not through anger but through living their truths with a compassionate understanding for those who remain asleep. Seekers tend to lead by example, exhibiting their truth and bravery.

Awakened tend always to be on alert to call upon their inner resources, having the willingness to take on the challenges of their present situations with bravery. They realize that their only barrier to advancement is their refusal to acknowledge the strength they possess within. Fortunately, most Awakened exhibit their strength through bravery, dealing with their challenges in a forthright manner. They realize the benefit of continuously addressing their challenges in present time, enabling them to be even more self-confident in future situations. Awakened tend to be fearless in pursuit of their life purpose, realizing their spiritual journey requires a tremendous amount of bravery, strength, and patience, combined with unending perseverance….

I live my life with bravery.

Do you consider yourself a brave person?

Do others think you are brave? Who? Why?

What is one thing that you can do today that requires bravery?

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November 17, 2024

DAY 35 of 55: Aspect #29

ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

DAY 35 of 55: Aspect #29

Perseverance • 3 min read

“Grit is that ‘extra something’ that separates the
most successful people from the rest.
It’s the passion, perseverance,
and stamina that we must channel in order to stick
with our dreams until they become a reality.”

~ Travis Bradberry

ESSENCE: Perseverance illuminates the pathway to success.

Perseverance is doing something despite difficulty and/or delay in achieving success. Perseverance is the strength we have to help carry us through difficult times. Perseverance is an intangible muscle, as the more we use it, the stronger it gets. We must adopt a never quit mindset.

The illusion that money solves life’s problems is just that, an illusion. Meaning, wealthy people encounter challenges too. The point is, every single human needs perseverance to thrive in life on Earth. There are no exceptions.

Sleeping Souls tend to view problems as problems, adding more negativity to their lives. Many tend to hesitate, and not persevere, due to the fear of the unknown. Many persevere in areas that may not serve them well, such as dwelling on the negative, constantly complaining, gossiping about others, and/or being obsessed about making money at the expense of ignoring their families, friends, and the Earth. Whereas others persevere in their careers, only to end up disengaged with their work, company, and/or colleagues. Many feel stuck in a job and life they despise. They feel powerless. Some begin to seek.

Seekers tend to view problems as challenges, eXpanding their perspectives to see, what otherwise could be viewed in a negative context is rather viewed in a positive context. They generally know that they are here for a certain purpose, and therefore, cannot stop moving toward their goals. Their inner knowing fuels their perseverance, and they have come to realize that a secret ingredient to success is to persevere, to never quit.

Awakened tend to persevere with grace and ease. This is due to being in alignment with their heart, body, mind, Spirit, and Soul. In this way, they naturally attract the resources required to manifest their true heart’s desires and fulfill their life purpose. They tend to avoid establishing preconceived timetables for when things will happen. Rather, they persevere with inspired action, enjoying the process of creation, with no attachment to the ultimate outcome. They know that attachment equals expectations, and expectations create energetic resistance, impeding their forward momentum. Awakened align themselves with the Divine flow, allowing the events in their lives to unfold according to Divine timing. They have learned that the best way to persevere is through having a high degree of gratitude…. our Self-awareness, awakens our inspiration, and unleashes our power from within. Inspiration is energy in action. Through taking inspired action, we will transcend to a new regenerative world, filled with love, joy, freedom, prosperity, and peace.

I will continue to persevere on my journey
until I manifest my true heart’s desires
and fulfill my life purpose.

When times get challenging, is your natural tendency to persevere or to quit?

Do you persevere in fulfilling your life purpose?

What is one powerful example of when you wanted to quit but you persevered instead?

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November 16, 2024

DAY 36 of 55: Aspect #30

ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

DAY 36 of 55: Aspect #30

Gratitude • 3 min read

“He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things
which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.”

~ Epictetus

ESSENCE: Gratitude is the foundation of happiness and prosperity.

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful, the readiness to show appreciation for, and to return, kindness. Gratitude includes celebrating life and acknowledging the beauty and potential of one’s Self. Gratitude provides the basis for true happiness and prosperity to emerge.

Many of us take our health for granted, until we get sick. Many of us take family and friends for granted, until someone close to us dies. Many of us reminisce about the good old days, yet at the time they didn’t feel so good. The point is, gratitude is generally realized after the fact, reflecting on the past.

Our world is plagued with a lack of gratitude in the present moment. Perhaps it’s time for many of us to be grateful for what we do have, and stop comparing and complaining about what we don’t have. Perhaps we begin with being grateful for waking up this morning!

Sleeping Souls tend to be so caught up in their drama-filled lives that gratitude is reserved for birthdays, Thanksgiving dinner, and religious holidays. Many Sleeping Souls rarely take the time to count their blessings—such as family, friends, food, health, shelter, love, fingers, toes, and senses. Many of them have difficulty expressing their true feelings of gratitude because they are living in their minds, not in their hearts. Gratitude emerges from an open heart. Many Sleeping Souls are extremely materialistic, never having enough, focusing on what they don’t have. The more selfish and greedy they tend to be, the less gratitude they tend to have in their lives; a strong correlation exists. Some begin to seek.

Seekers tend to see the beauty of the world around them. Many will discover their renewed connection with Nature. Some will make watching the sunset a part of their day, and admiring the new and full moons a part of their month. Some will discover their renewed connection with family and other personal relationships. Seekers tend to express gratitude by letting other people know how much they appreciate them. Their foundation of gratitude eXpands. Their happiness and prosperity increase.

Awakened tend to count their blessings every day. Gratitude is at the core of their existence. As they go through their day, they tend to acknowledge the gratitude they are experiencing: being grateful for waking up from sleep, being grateful when buying groceries, being grateful to spend time with family and/or friends, and being grateful when they secure a new client. They tend not to take anything or anyone for granted. Awakened realize that gratitude is the ultimate state of existence for receiving, gracefully attracting into their lives the experiences they desire. And through eXpanding their gratitude, they tend to become very humble….

I am a peace with myself and am grateful in every aspect of my life.

Do you know that gratitude is the foundation of happiness?

Do you spend time contemplating what you are grateful for?

Do other people consider you a grateful person?

If so, why? If not, why not?

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November 15, 2024

DAY 37 of 55: Aspect #31

ESSENCE: A 55-Day Journey

DAY 37 of 55: Aspect #31

Humility • 3 min read

“Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself
than of other people, nor does it mean having a low
opinion of your own gifts. It means freedom from
thinking about yourself at all.”

~ William Temple

ESSENCE: Learning humility is often a humbling process.

Humility is a modest view of one’s own importance—a sense of humbleness often acquired through tremendous struggle. Humility comes from having an open heart. It involves being down-to-earth, not prideful or arrogant, while remaining open to, and learning from, one’s own limitations, mistakes, and (so-called) failures.

Humility often enables a grounded state and a humble Self-awareness to coincide with success in life, and involves an eXpanded sense of Self and respect for others. Humility involves the avoidance of self-promotion, while not exaggerating one’s own abilities and/or achievements.

Sleeping Souls have a tendency to adopt arrogance when they are successful in life, as their egos are in their minds, which means their hearts are closed. Too often, Sleeping Souls have a difficult time admitting mistakes, as their self-righteous attitudes convince them why they are right. Their tendency is to compare themselves to others through a lens of prestige, power, money, and control. For many Sleeping Souls, success breeds arrogance and self-righteousness from living in their ego mind. Some begin to seek.

Seekers have a tendency to adopt humility when they are successful in life, as their hearts are opening wider and wider. They tend to learn that they must become humble, dropping their cynical ways. They realize that the wonder of life is alive in those who replace their fear with faith. Seekers generally learn to take responsibility for their mistakes without making excuses and/or blaming others. They learn that humility involves treating others with respect, regardless of their title, position, or status. Seekers tend to value other people’s
perspectives and contributions. And with many Seekers, success breeds confidence.

Awakened tend to be humble, living their lives with an open heart. For many, they haven’t always been this way. Rather, they’ve acquired wisdom through enduring extremely difficult times. As a result, they come out of those times a different person. Through wisdom, they have learned gratitude. Through gratitude, they have learned humbleness. And through humbleness, they have learned simplicity….

I am humble and kind.

Are you humble? In what ways? Describe.

When others describe you, is being humble a part of that description?

Are you getting more or less humble as you age?

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November 14, 2024

Author: NEF

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