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Sirach 3: 17-24 (GNTD)
17*My child, be humble in everything you do, and people will appreciate it more than gifts. 18*The greater you become, the more humble you should be; then the Lord will be pleased with you. 20*The Lord's power is great, and he is honored by those who are humble. 21*Don't try to understand things that are too hard for you, or investigate matters that are beyond your power to know. 22*Concentrate on the Law, which has been given to you. You do not need to know about things which the Lord has not revealed, 23*so don't concern yourself with them. After all, what has been shown to you is beyond human power to understand. 24*Many people have been misled by their own opinions; their wrong ideas have warped their judgment.
archway between two courtyards, Sacred House, a hotel in an old Greek house. It was nice to see such care taken over restoration of this building, respecting the Greek theme (with some mysticism, pre-Raphaelism and fairyland thrown in) but I also feel more than a twinge of sadness when I think about the family who must have lived here, sent to Greece, the land of their ancestors, during the forced exchange of populations in 1923 (the background to Jeffrey Eugenides' novel Middlesex, and for Louis de Bernières' Birds without Wings).
Have a look at the hotel website, the pictures of the restoration are incredible; the interior design a little over the top for my taste but awesome all the same - you should see the bathrooms! I have more pics to post, later. (The English on their site leaves a lot to be desired, but it is much better than my Turkish.)
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*Thus says The Lord to His servants:* My sons, seek not to justify your
cause before others, nor uphold your own way, considering yourselves to be
righteous in your own eyes; neither look outwardly to prop yourselves up,
nor seek to justify that which you know is unpleasant in My sight...
*How long shall you place stumbling blocks at your own feet?! How long will
you stumble in your walk, before you lay yourselves upon the altar and be
free?! For I tell you the truth, many of you have become wanton in your
service toward Me; your intemperance has not ceased! For each of you
continues to indulge in the various lusts of your heart; and still some of
you yet look upon the profane and seek out the sensual, without pause!...
Cast off all this pride therefore, and be naked of all these selfish
ambitions, of all these deceits of the flesh!*
*Bare yourselves before Me, My sons! Reveal your every weakness and
withhold not!Be completely forthright and honest with your God!... Then
shall grace come down like rain and wash you,And the dew of Heaven shall
revive you and make you clean, As humility covers you like a blanket.*
For I am The Lord who knows, your Beloved who sees; I search the heart and
know every intention... *My sons, I know you, and in Me are you fully
known.*Therefore, when conviction enters in you need only bow down, and
call upon My name in sincere repentance, bringing your hearts forward, for
I have already received you. Be honest with yourself, My sons. For I ask
you, without conviction how shall My servants regain the line? And without
new eyes to see, how shall they notice the stone at their feet over which
they are about to stumble?... *Unless the cause is understood, how shall
they be able to overcome the effect?dail*
Leslie Iwai 'Humility', series 'Sounding Stones', (5 pieces) near the pedestrian bridge off the soutn side of Happy Hollow and Dodge Streets, Omaha, Nebraska
Only if we face these open wounds in ourselves can we understand them in other people. - James Baldwin
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12 Beautiful destinations in Thailand to explore, besides Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai
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The village of Brushford, Somerset, lies just over one mile south of Dulverton.
The parish church of Saint Nicholas as seen today probably dates from the 13th century, although the Norman font hints at an earlier foundation.
The church has a number of stained glass windows. This photograph shows part of a window in the north wall of the church dedicated to the memory of a young member of the Luard family who died in 1891. The window was made by Morris and Co. using designs, or cartoons, by Edward Burne-Jones. It shows the figure representing Humility.
"HUMILITY is the MOTHER of GIANTS. One sees great things from the valley; only small things from the peak." (G.K. Chesterton)
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Taking photos and exploring various parts of nature, architecture, food, and people for me, is always a great time to sit with my thoughts and simply think. This morning hope and change was on my mind and this brought emotions of excitement, joy, and fear. For me fear is always present, it isn't necessarily a bad feeling, I actually have learned to embrace it. Fear is telling me that im doing something right because I'm stepping out of my comfort zone and looking at myself honestly. For many years I consumed myself with lies, thievery, and cheating, throughout this time the only person I was lying and cheating with was myself. Im now being mindful of my days, living in each moment and not taking anything for granted. I dont want to project into the future but the thought of it just brings upon anxious anticipation. I love my life, I love my family and my friends. Trying times are times for trying and right now im making it a goal to live by that and not give up hope. With humility and a dash of courage, we can accomplish anything, just remember that action precedes motivation and with each step you take out of yourself, the more smooth your life will roll. So on this day I ask you to try out something new, something you wouldn't call yourself an expert on. Get uncomfortable and remember to not stop moving!!
If there is any advice Col. Kirk Gibbs can give to his successor, it is this: Lead with honor and humility.
As Gibbs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District’s 61st commander, prepares to relinquish command of the LA District July 19 to Col. Aaron Barta, he offered up some advice and reflected on the past three years as the leader of one of the largest Corps districts in the country.
There are many things Gibbs said he is proud of when it comes to the LA District, but three things stand out: the District being recognized two years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" in the Corps; completing Weed Army Hospital at Fort Irwin, California – the Department of Defense’s only Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Platinum, carbon-neutral, net-zero certifiable hospital – on time and within budget; and the one-on-one time he was able to spend with employees in the District.
It is the people Gibbs said he will miss the most – the employees and the District’s close partners across the four-state area.
“I have never focused on relationships like I have here in this District, and I sincerely believe it is part of the District's culture,” he said. “When projects are tough, the close relationships get us through those challenges and ultimately deliver the program.”
During his time with the LA District, Gibbs has overseen a multimillion-dollar program that provides engineering, construction, planning, contracting, real estate, emergency operations, environmental and regulatory services to military, federal, state and local governments across a 226,000-square-mile area of Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. That also includes leading about 750 military and civilian personnel with a wide array of expertise.
But leading people is nothing new to Gibbs, who has served for more than 24 years as an active-duty Soldier, leading both military and civilian personnel.
“Each person is different, and I have learned that good leaders get to know each person individually and then lead them in a way that brings out the best in that employee,” he said.
Providing priorities and a solid intent on the District’s missions, particularly disaster response operations, helps employees stay focused on what’s really important, he said.
Gibbs will now serve as the chief of staff at the Corps’ headquarters in Washington, D.C. There, he said, he hopes to be an advocate for all of the Corps’ districts nationwide.
“I feel that this District and the great people are responsible for giving me the incredible opportunity of being the Corps’ chief of staff,” he said. “The people have taught me so much, and I will take that with me to make a positive impact on the Corps’ enterprise and help our Districts deliver our programs in civil works, military, Interagency and International Services, real estate and regulatory.”
Gibbs knows how the importance of mentors and having a good support system have played in shaping his career, and he credits his parents with instilling in him respect for others; his wife, Kim, who taught him to endure all challenges, no matter how great, with grace and dignity; and his former chief of staff – Col. Steve Hill – for giving him tough jobs to prepare him for success.
“(Hill) gave me tough jobs that I thought he could have done at the time, but as I look back, the toughest assignments he gave me in that civilian organization at the Corps headquarters prepared me for District command and enabled me to achieve the goal of commanding at the battalion, brigade and District levels,” he said. “I also remember he told me I would be a chief of staff for the Corps one day. He was preparing me for that. I didn't believe him, but that is my next job.”
And, as for additional advice he can share with Barta, Gibbs provided these words of wisdom:
- Be prepared to change leadership style when leading a District of professional civilians. Don't lead them in the same way as Soldiers;
- Engage with people and get around to see them across the District's entire area of operation. Don't sit behind a desk;
- Study hard initially and learn the policies, processes and programs. “You will never be the expert, but you must prepare yourself to make effective decisions as quickly as possible”;
- Always provide a commander's intent and an end state. The civilian workforce appreciates that; and, lastly,
- Lead with honor and humility. “It isn't about you. It is about the District's people and our vital mission.”
As for the future of the LA District, Gibbs said he hopes future leaders continue to change the culture to an organization that is more risk tolerant in streamlining processes and moving projects forward; deliver the Department of Veterans Affairs and Customs and Border Protection programs phenomenally – on time, within budget and to the highest quality; and to remain a "Best Place to Work" in order to retain and recruit talent to the high-cost living area of Southern California.
“I want the District to do what it always does and ‘knock those programs out of the park,’” he said.
When the application starts the 5 qualities from 100, having the lowest level of holiness based on person's own self-evaluation will be shown to the person advising him/her to pay urgent attention to them, and increase the level of personal holiness in these areas. You might get enforced humility from God in these areas of your life. Start working immediately to raise the level of your holiness in them. Also www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yAjdyVX0Qs&feature=youtu.be
One more ribbon star block for Brittney. Scrappy style this time. I think I like how this one turned out! I used lots and lots of starch. :)
Full title: The Madonna of Humility with Saints Mark and John
Artist: Attributed to Lorenzo Veneziano
Date made: about 1359-66
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Apo Napakumbaba (Lord of Humility) / Washing of the Feet / Ang Paghuhugas sa Paa
Viernes Santo 2009 / Good Friday 2009
Roman Catholic Church
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San Narciso, Zambales
Den Haag Sculptuur 2011.
The Hague under the Heavens - Contemporary Chinese Art in The Hague
Den Haag onder de Hemel - Hedendaagse Chinese kunst in Den Haag
Flexible latitude (2010). Self-Portrait of the artist bent in utter humility. / Zelfportret van de kunstenaar in opperste nederigheid voorover gebogen.
Artist: Yue Minjun.
Every morning the monks wake up before dawn and march through Luang Prabang collecting handfulls of rice from generous strangers. It's a beautiful thing to watch, although it's been exploited by tourists over the past several years since my first visit to Luang Prabang in 2005. There are signs posted all over the town to leave the monks alone and respect the ritual. As we woke up at dawn to watch this beautiful practice, we saw evidence of many tourists who were practically harassing these young boys. Before they were eager to smile and wave at me, this time when any passed me by, they hid their faces. I took very few photos of them during this trip as I wanted to be respectful and not be seen as an ugly tourist. For these shots I sat in one place on the ground, used no flash, and tried to capture most of these shots from afar.
Luang Prabang, Laos
Many flowers are different from each other...unique in every way...most flowers grow up to touch the sun in the sky...but there are flowers that grow downwards...similarly, there are people who are born gifted to be beautiful in humility...as to touch the ground...those in need...
Do you wish men to speak well of you? Then never speak well of yourself. - Blaise Pascal
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Romans 12:16 NIV // Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, But be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. ----- Paul's instructions here are direct, and straight to the point.. We all have skills and talents given to us that we can use to to do good, and help others. We should never think of ourselves as being above someone else though. Pride is an ugly thing, So we should treat everyone with respect, even when it is not returned ( especially when it is not returned). It doesn't matter how high we climb in social status, financial status, or position in the workplace; we will always be second. Our omnipotent, omnipresent, omniscient God will always be first. " All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted." { Luke 18: 14}----- we see this repeated in Luke 14:11, and Matthew 23:12 also. How do we humble ourselves? Some think humility means putting themselves down, but that is not true. Truly humble people will recognize their sinfulness ( Like the Tax collector did in Luke 18:13) His prayer was short, but meaningful " God, Have mercy on me, a sinner"---- The humble person will also recognize their strengths and gifts, and are willing to use them as Christ directs. Humility is not self-degradation: It is realistic assessment ( How can i help?, What can i offer?) and a commitment to serve. Let's always be ready to give a helping hand, encouraging word, or a shoulder to cry on.
…true nobility is not about being better than someone else, it's about being better than we used to be. - Wayne Dyer
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Siena Cathedral. Piccolomini Chapel. Madonna of Humility, by Paolo di Giovanni Fei c. 1390 (copy - original in Museo dell'Opera). Designed as an altar and the tomb of a cardinal who, however, was Pope Pius III when he died in 1503, and was therefore buried not here but in Rome. The commission was awarded to a Lombard sculptor, Andrea Bregno. Pietro Torrigiani sculpted the statue of Saint Francis 1498/9. - at the top left - shown here. He is the man who broke Michelangelo's nose in a fight. Michelangelo was contracted to produce 15 statues but only delivered four.
If there is any advice Col. Kirk Gibbs can give to his successor, it is this: Lead with honor and humility.
As Gibbs, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District’s 61st commander, prepares to relinquish command of the LA District July 19 to Col. Aaron Barta, he offered up some advice and reflected on the past three years as the leader of one of the largest Corps districts in the country.
There are many things Gibbs said he is proud of when it comes to the LA District, but three things stand out: the District being recognized two years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" in the Corps; completing Weed Army Hospital at Fort Irwin, California – the Department of Defense’s only Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Platinum, carbon-neutral, net-zero certifiable hospital – on time and within budget; and the one-on-one time he was able to spend with employees in the District.
It is the people Gibbs said he will miss the most – the employees and the District’s close partners across the four-state area.
“I have never focused on relationships like I have here in this District, and I sincerely believe it is part of the District's culture,” he said. “When projects are tough, the close relationships get us through those challenges and ultimately deliver the program.”
During his time with the LA District, Gibbs has overseen a multimillion-dollar program that provides engineering, construction, planning, contracting, real estate, emergency operations, environmental and regulatory services to military, federal, state and local governments across a 226,000-square-mile area of Southern California, Nevada, Arizona and Utah. That also includes leading about 750 military and civilian personnel with a wide array of expertise.
But leading people is nothing new to Gibbs, who has served for more than 24 years as an active-duty Soldier, leading both military and civilian personnel.
“Each person is different, and I have learned that good leaders get to know each person individually and then lead them in a way that brings out the best in that employee,” he said.
Providing priorities and a solid intent on the District’s missions, particularly disaster response operations, helps employees stay focused on what’s really important, he said.
Gibbs will now serve as the chief of staff at the Corps’ headquarters in Washington, D.C. There, he said, he hopes to be an advocate for all of the Corps’ districts nationwide.
“I feel that this District and the great people are responsible for giving me the incredible opportunity of being the Corps’ chief of staff,” he said. “The people have taught me so much, and I will take that with me to make a positive impact on the Corps’ enterprise and help our Districts deliver our programs in civil works, military, Interagency and International Services, real estate and regulatory.”
Gibbs knows how the importance of mentors and having a good support system have played in shaping his career, and he credits his parents with instilling in him respect for others; his wife, Kim, who taught him to endure all challenges, no matter how great, with grace and dignity; and his former chief of staff – Col. Steve Hill – for giving him tough jobs to prepare him for success.
“(Hill) gave me tough jobs that I thought he could have done at the time, but as I look back, the toughest assignments he gave me in that civilian organization at the Corps headquarters prepared me for District command and enabled me to achieve the goal of commanding at the battalion, brigade and District levels,” he said. “I also remember he told me I would be a chief of staff for the Corps one day. He was preparing me for that. I didn't believe him, but that is my next job.”
And, as for additional advice he can share with Barta, Gibbs provided these words of wisdom:
- Be prepared to change leadership style when leading a District of professional civilians. Don't lead them in the same way as Soldiers;
- Engage with people and get around to see them across the District's entire area of operation. Don't sit behind a desk;
- Study hard initially and learn the policies, processes and programs. “You will never be the expert, but you must prepare yourself to make effective decisions as quickly as possible”;
- Always provide a commander's intent and an end state. The civilian workforce appreciates that; and, lastly,
- Lead with honor and humility. “It isn't about you. It is about the District's people and our vital mission.”
As for the future of the LA District, Gibbs said he hopes future leaders continue to change the culture to an organization that is more risk tolerant in streamlining processes and moving projects forward; deliver the Department of Veterans Affairs and Customs and Border Protection programs phenomenally – on time, within budget and to the highest quality; and to remain a "Best Place to Work" in order to retain and recruit talent to the high-cost living area of Southern California.
“I want the District to do what it always does and ‘knock those programs out of the park,’” he said.
babies are a needy people...though unaware of human knowledge...but are teachers of care, affection, and compassion...to bring humility amongst grown-ups...
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:6
And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.
Matthew 23:12
But I am poor and needy; yet the Lord thinketh upon me: thou art my help and my deliverer; make no tarrying,O my God.
Psalm 40:17
"Mary for me is a symbol of profound humility and profound love. And I think the most important thing for me is her willingness to accept what God wills without understanding it, without knowing what's ahead but saying yes. That's to me the best example that we shouldn't be afraid of what's ahead for us as long as we trust in the Lord."
~Kevin from the USA
Statue of Our Lady in the cemetery chapel of St. Bernard's Abbey, Cullman, Alabama, USA.