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Perhaps the most famous incident that illustrates the Saint's humility towards nature is recounted in the "Fioretti" ("Little Flowers"), a collection of legends and folklore that sprang up after the Saint's death. It is said that, one day, while Francis was travelling with some companions, they happened upon a place in the road where birds filled the trees on either side. Francis told his companions to "wait for me while I go to preach to my sisters the birds."[35] The birds surrounded him, intrigued by the power of his voice, and not one of them flew away. He is often portrayed with a bird, typically in his hand.
Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind.
Hastapadasana, literally "the pose of hand to foot". According to tradition, this is a position of humility. It is a reverence, a sign of courtesy.
For the portrait itself, I used a generic flash, behind me (where the lamp is), at full power, fired the popup flash, in slave mode.
I didn't like those flares on my legs... so I had to imagine a source of light, this is the reason for that lamp. I used Gaussian Blur for showing some idea of depth. Background by me, Hot Pink Bokeh effects by Pareé Erica.
Your Name on God’s Hand
When I see a flock of sheep I see exactly that, a flock. A rabble of wool. I don’t see a sheep. I see sheep. All alike. None different. But not so with the Shepherd. To him every sheep is different. Every face has a story. John 10:3 says, “The sheep listen to the voice of the shepherd. He calls his own sheep by name.”
When we see a crowd, we see exactly that, a crowd. We see people, not persons. A herd of humans. But not so with the Shepherd. To him every face is different. Every face is a story. The Shepherd knows you. He knows your name. And he will never forget it.
God said in Isaiah 49:16, “I have written your name on my hand.” Quite a thought isn’t it? Your name on God’s lips. My… could it be?
From When God Whispers Your Name-Max Lucado
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2 Timothy 1:7The Message (MSG)
That precious memory triggers another: your honest faith—and what a rich faith it is, handed down from your grandmother Lois to your mother Eunice, and now to you! And the special gift of ministry you received when I laid hands on you and prayed—keep that ablaze! God doesn’t want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible.
A detail crop of the full Sized Grace and humility. (scaled down to 66% of full res).
Two ideals to strive for.
O God, we need your help...please let Heaven open and fill us with Your Divine Grace and blessings...we need to be strengthened...and in humility that we are always awed by Your Mighty Power and Love...
Respect and humility: a costume for a reverent occasion. May light dawn in a suffering world...
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"She gives me my place as easily as she puts me in my place".
The compassionate strength of a nurturing woman is something a man will forever treasure and desire.
The Moon And The Yew Tree
This is the light of the mind, cold and planetary
The trees of the mind are black. The light is blue.
The grasses unload their griefs on my feet as if I were God
Prickling my ankles and murmuring of their humility
Fumy, spiritous mists inhabit this place.
Separated from my house by a row of headstones.
I simply cannot see where there is to get to.
The moon is no door. It is a face in its own right,
White as a knuckle and terribly upset.
It drags the sea after it like a dark crime; it is quiet
With the O-gape of complete despair. I live here.
Twice on Sunday, the bells startle the sky --
Eight great tongues affirming the Resurrection
At the end, they soberly bong out their names.
The yew tree points up, it has a Gothic shape.
The eyes lift after it and find the moon.
The moon is my mother. She is not sweet like Mary.
Her blue garments unloose small bats and owls.
How I would like to believe in tenderness -
The face of the effigy, gentled by candles,
Bending, on me in particular, its mild eyes.
I have fallen a long way. Clouds are flowering
Blue and mystical over the face of the stars
Inside the church, the saints will all be blue,
Floating on their delicate feet over the cold pews,
Their hands and faces stiff with holiness.
The moon sees nothing of this. She is bald and wild.
And the message of the yew tree is blackness - blackness and silence.
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Der Mond und der Eibenbaum
Das ist das Licht des Geistes, kalt und planetenhaft.
Die Bäume des Geistes sind schwarz. Das Licht ist blau.
Die Gräser entladen ihr Leid auf meine Füße, als wäre
ich Gott,
Sticheln an meinen Knöcheln und murmeln von ihrer
Demut,
Rauchig gespenstige Nebel bewohnen diesen Ort,
Der getrennt ist von meinem Haus durch eine
Grabsteinreihe.
Ich kann einfach nicht sehen, wo man da hinkann.
Der Mond ist keine Türe. Er ist ein Gesicht, sein eignes,
Weiß wie ein Knochen und ganz und gar aus der Fassung.
Er zieht das Meer nach wie ein dunkles Verbrechen; er
schweigt
Mit dem O des offenen Mundes der tiefsten
Verzweiflung. Hier wohn ich.
Zweimal jeden Sonntag erschrecken die Glocken den
Himmel -
Acht riesige Zungen, die die Auferstehung bezeugen.
Nüchtern am Ende dröhnen sie noch ihre Namen.
Der Eibenbaum zeigt nach oben, er hat eine gotische Form.
Die Augen folgen ihm aufwärts und finden den Mond.
Der Mond ist meine Mutter, die ist nicht süß wie Maria.
Ihre blauen Kleider entlassen kleine Fledermäuse und Eulen.
Wie gerne würde ich an Zärtlichkeit glauben -
An des Gnadenbildes Gesicht, besänftigt von Kerzen.
Das gerade mir seine milden Augen zuwendet.
Ich bin gefallen, tief. Es blühen Wolken
Blau und mystisch vor dem Gesicht der Sterne.
In der Kirche der Heiligen, die werden alle blau sein
Und schweben auf zarten Füßen über das kalte Gestühl,
Ihre Hände und Gesichter starrend vor Heiligkeit.
Der Mond, kalt und wild, sieht davon gar nichts.
Und die Botschaft des Eibenbaumes ist Schwärze -
Schwärze und Schweigen.
Sylvia Plath
“Humility is the most fertile soil from which spirituality can grow and unfold. Learn to always remain humble and you will see how people are transformed by your presence."—Amma, Immortal Bliss, 3rd qtr. 1998
“The best, like water;
Benefit all and do not compete.
They dwell in lowly spots that everyone else scorns.
Putting others before themselves,
They find themselves in the foremost place
And come very near to the Tao.”
—Lao Tzu, “Words to Live By”, p. 279, Eknath Easwaran
“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”—Luke 14
It was with great humility that one day I asked my mother if I could have these water chimes from her overgrown and neglected garden. Years ago when she bought the chimes I thought they were the dumbest things and did not waste anytime in letting her know this.
Now they have become one of my most cherished objects to photograph. I love the shapes and lines that they create, the way objects are captured and held captive till the wind moves them on their journey. And the light that they collect during the coarse of the day is so intriguing.
Simple and humble they now have a cherished spot in my garden and heart.
Twofer I hope - for ODC2 Picture Tells a Story and Group TOTW - Seven Virtues, showing Patience Diligence and Humility (or it could be interpreted that way), but you could put any number of stories to this shot I think, I just loved the light on the stone, my husband's face, happy, thoughtful and very dirty!!!! I should mention the poor chap on the floor is our friend and builder Scott, you have to guess what it is exactly he is doing in that position, and it's not praying.
In this humblest of countries smiling faces are much more the norm it seems than in the west, and yet there is something surreal about this effervescence.
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Endless selfies at the top of the Dom, Koln, Germany. She was truly there for over ten minutes doing this.
The great humility of this saint appeared amidst the honors and applause which followed him.
During his life Saint Vincent freed more than seventy people from the Devil and many more were freed at his tomb. He raised more than twenty-eight people from the dead and four hundred sick people were cured by resting on the couch where he had lain during his illness.
The change of a sinful heart is even a greater miracle than wondrous temporal benefits. Saint Vincent was not wanting here as we have seen; thousands of sinners became penitent, including Jews and Moors.
Yes, the blind see; the deaf hear; paralytics walk; the plague-stricken are healed; the faithless believe; sinners repent; the unstable grow steadfast; the idle find energy; sworn enemies embrace; the hard of heart find their hearts on fire. And beside the miracles that affect men, storms are stilled, rain stops, rocks are split, lightning flashes from the sky. Heaven itself opens and saints, angels, the Mother of God and her Son come forth. What must be must be – God will have it so. The prayer of a saint is omnipotent – if God decides to grant it.
"Once humility is acquired, charity will come to life."
ST. VINCENT FERRER (1350 – 1419) PRAY FOR US!
- Henry David Thoreau
Today I braved the early rise and fresh crisp air to catch a sunrise, something I haven't done for a while because of laziness.
There has been no manipulation to this image except for the Apertures conversion to jpeg on export.
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For those who prefer color. Also the last two images in my "ready" folder. I plan on adding more to the ready album today.
“At that time the disciples came up and asked Jesus, ‘Who then is [really] the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?’ And He called a little child to Himself and put him in the midst of them, and said, ‘Truly I say to you, unless you repent [change, turn about] and become like little children [trus...
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Humility take charge of me
Drown me in truth's modest waters
Loosen your grip identity
Free me from an ego's falter
(Cynic - How Could I)
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this image is from September 2014, and i truly wonder how i could ignore it until today. does this also happen to you?
Have you noticed the grass? Even if somebody steps on it, it never gets hurt, it never hurts other too. When a wild storm attacks, all the big trees get uprooted but the simple grass survives.
So be noble and humble like the grass, simple but strong.
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Hello to all! Sorry to have posted this photos and ran this morning without visiting your streams. I've been to Abra the whole day for an official travel. I wish i was able take photos there too but with our busy sched it was difficult to take extra curricular activities. I'll be coming back to take photos and share it you. The province of Abra is also interesting and amazing! =)
For all my friends who visited my stream today, thank you very much! All your comments, faves, critics, suggestions etc are much appreciated. I love hearing from you, guys.
I'll catch up with your streams tonight. HBW! =)
Taken in Magapit, Cagayan
Humble man or fierce leader?
Macro Monday project – 06/20/11
"Humility"
This is a macro detail of a Rosary I bought in my last vacation to Brazil when visiting the amazing St. Benedict Monastery in Olinda – PE.
"St. Benedict: Born to the Roman nobility. Twin brother of Saint Scholastica. Studied in Rome, Italy, but was dismayed by the lack of discipline and the lackadasical attitude of his fellow students. Fled to the mountains near Subiaco, living as a hermit in a cave for three years; reported to have been fed by a raven. His virtues caused an abbey to request him to lead them. Founded the monastery at Monte Cassino, where he wrote the Rule of his order. His discipline was such that an attempt was made on his life; some monks tried by poison him, but he blessed the cup and rendered it harmless. He returned to his cave, but continued to attract followers, and eventually established twelve monasteries. Had the ability to read consciences, the gift of prophesy, and could forestall attacks of the devil. Destroyed pagan statues and altars, drove demons from groves sacred to pagans. At one point there were over 40,000 monasteries guided by the Benedictine Rule. A summation of the Rule: “Pray and work.”
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Humility:
What it is: “Humility is considered the first virtue inasmuch as it removes the obstacles to faith. It removes pride and makes a man subject to and a fit recipient of grace; according to the words of St. James, "God resisteth the proud, and giveth his grace to the humble" (James 4:6)
"True humility" is distinctly different from "false humility" " which consists of deprecating one's own sanctity, gifts, talents, and accomplishments for the sake of receiving praise or adulation from other – Personified by Uriah Heep in David Copperfield. In this context legitimate humility comprises the following behaviors and attitudes
1.submission to God and legitimate authority;
2.recognition of the virtues and talents that others possess, particularly those which surpass one's own, and giving due honor and, when required, obeisance;
3.recognition of the limits of one's talents, ability, or authority; and, not reaching for that which is beyond one's grasp.”
Humility is not to think less of oneself but to think of oneself less.
A common misconception is that humility involves having a low self-esteem, a sense of unworthiness, and/or a lack of self-focus. However, true humility involves an accurate self-assessment, recognition of limitations, keeping accomplishments in perspective, and forgetting of the self. Humble people do not distort information to defend or verify their own image, and they do not need to see-or present- themselves as being better than they actually are.
“The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
- Pablo Picasso
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Her name is "No Moccasins" and she is a legendary hero to her clan
(from the book ""The Lakota Way" by American Indian author Ohitiya Otanin..[Joseph M.Marshall III])
Humble abode of a simple farmer family in a village, Dieng Plateau, Central Java, Indonesia.
Although diminished, firewood is used for cooking, essential for life sustenance.
A life with a home without fences and window iron bars is still possible in this part of the world.
Picture taken from a village in a narrow slope, Dieng highlands, Central Java, Indonesia.