We Must Experience Our Own Humility
Posted: Wednesday, February 04, 2009
by Susan Thom
I think we need to truly experience humility, and own it as ours, in order to know what it's means to be humble. We need to relate to the way another may be feeling, before we can truly help them in any way. There are emotions that come with humility. Some don't feel so comforting. There is fear, first and foremost, and confusion, frustration, and plenty of disillusionment.
Whether alone atop a mountain, or in a river, or in a home, friend's home, or hotel, your words are the only saving grace you can count on for preservation. If fear is making you shake, cry and think only of the negatives, then your mind must fix the problem within yourself before it can help you solve your problem.
The way we feel in these dark times, is what humility means to me. Feeling lost, but knowing where you are. Not knowing what your next move should be, but knowing you have to make one. Relying on your own instincts, although never quite sure if you pick the right solution. Needing a hand to hold or a shoulder to cry on, or just someone to listen, yet, you are all alone.
If we talk ourselves into a calmer state, we're more apt to make the right decision or do the right thing. There is a time when haste can be the difference between life and death. In that situation, speed is a positive. In circumstances of being out of control and beginning to panic, a slow evaluation of the problem usually returns the best results.
Humility, for me, has been when God and I, my angels and spirits, are alone, and control isn't doing a damn bit of good. The only control I have is to pray and ask for the intelligence to figure this problem out. What makes the most sense? What are my options? If I can stay patient, it won't feel so bad. What path do I think God would want me to take? Is it the same path I came up with?
Will I remember this feeling so I can keep myself humble, and better equipped to help others? I believe so. I don't think one ever forgets the way it feels to be all alone and in trouble. What would happen if we were to lose our homes, everything in them, our cars, credit cards, cell phones and computers? Standing alone in our driveways, what would we do?
How would we feel? Humble. It's unfortunate that usually everything has to be taken from us before we can reach that spot in our soul that is connected to our Almighty. No outside influences, just His love and us. Are we open to His answers? Do we let Him guide our way, or do we still think we can handle "it" on our own?
Do we become our own worst enemies or do we really listen to what our mind, heart, and soul is telling us? Do we feel the humility of defeat? Does it change our thinking for the better? Are we able to balance our lives so the bad doesn't overcome the good? These are all lessons to be learned and incorporated into our daily lives.
Once we can understand our own humility, keep it in tact, and stay humble in our thoughts and actions, our lives seem to get better. When we understand we are part of a bigger plan that includes all of mankind and nature, our problems may not seem so insurmountable. This is humility.
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Top-level comments on this article: (6 total)You defined humility very well here Susan.Please log in to respond to this comment.hi david,thank you for reading and commenting.i appreciate your support.they say talk about what you know...my best to you,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Susan, Your concept of humility, along with the descriptions, are very vivid. Humility is not experienced very frequently in this day and age. Most people are to untrusting, angry about the condition this country is in, will they have a job tomorrow? If not, how are they going to survive? I agree with you, sometimes we have to step back.....and smell the roses. Notice that we are but a grain of dust in this vast spectrum of the universe. We need to be humble, to be blessed. "I humble myself before God" seems to come to mind. I loved your article, it says it all.....I can see my friend, you have been there.....humble experiences often gives us new beginnings, new out looks on life in general......Loved the article, great read, held my attention, and the message was wonderful, I always enjoy reading your work....your friend in pen.......Gary.Please log in to respond to this comment.hi gary,thanks for reading and commenting.yes, i have been there, many times in my life, and you must either sink or swim at such points. thankfully, i've been able to swim so far.to have been raised to believe that God and my angels and spirits are with me always, even when i am physically all alone, has helped get me through many rough times.i made sure to remind my son about this fact and this helpful tool, the day he went into the airforce a few weeks ago.i'm glad you enjoy my articles, i enjoy your comments,my best to you,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Hi Susan,You are very fortunate to be able to connect with your inner spirit and angels. I've been searching and trying for a while now. Im overwhelmed with panic, fear, confusion, emptyness and I can feel something within wants to come through but I dont know how to connect. Im doing alot of research and Im glad I got to comment, I would love to learn to use that ability/gift that you have. I.m on medication to cope with everyday life and I'm only 24yrs of age. I'm determined to achieve even half of what you did from within. Please give me some advise........Thank you very much,God Bless.Amoret van ZylPlease log in to respond to this comment.hi amoret,i can only share with you what i have been through, i don't have the knowledge to give advice. medication does help, and experience teaches.once we believe that God is with us, and our angels, and spirits, life is much easier to handle. i also believe that everything happens for a reason, and that helps when things are going really wrong. i may not know the reason at that moment, but prayer, and talking with God, angels, spirits, allows me the faith and strength to get through each new experience.i've written about most of how i feel in this and other articles.my daughter is 23, and i remember me at 23, 24. it's a very crucial and difficult time. i wish you all the best, and i hope you move forward with love and gratitude in your heart,thank you for reading and responding,my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Great job, Susan! Reality Man is proud of you!Please log in to respond to this comment.hi ken,thanks for reading and commenting.i used to run away from reality, i just didn't know how to handle it, now, i run towards reality, dealing with each circumstance as it comes.this way, most problems don't linger.hard to do sometimes, but rewarding and beneficial to a better, calmer way of being,my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Dear Sue, your words comfort and challenge. I cannot find words adequate enough to tell you.The para. describing dark times said it so truely and the what if of standing in the driveway with what we rely on gone---sticks.I believe God is moving you in ways as yet unseen. I humbly offer that.Please log in to respond to this comment.hi jane,i humbly accept your words.i hope to inspire and motivate anyone who has been in pain and distress.if anything i write, can help someone, then i feel God is moving me in His ways.thank you for reading and commenting,i do appreciate it,my best regards,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
Sue, I agree with the others who have commented, especially David and Jane. You have clearly defined humility and it has been God's plan all along for you to use your experiences to minister to others. You may not consider it ministering, and that's immaterial, I believe. The ways you share, openly and freely, with transparency is a blessing to all of us.
Thank you for my heart.
Warmest regards,
AvisPlease log in to respond to this comment.hi avis,those are about the nicest words that could be said, thank you for saying them.i have believed since i was a little girl that i was supposed to help others, now i am trying to do just that. if my sufferings can prevent someone elses's, that would be wonderful.i hope all is well,my best to you,suePlease log in to respond to this comment.
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