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Once both intention and humility are firmly grounded in the self, which consequently also require constant renewal, but which must be present at the beginning of the journey of knowledge to Allah, then this is combined with high himmah. Possessing sincere intention and humility alone are not enough in order to acquire knowledge for one’s celestial journey. For it is true, for sincere believers, their feet walk on the earth but their hearts are in the heavens. They are present amongst people but their hearts are in constant remembrance of Allah and His Messenger (sall’allahu alayhi wasallam). Each of their actions they choose so as to remind them of Allah and His Messenger (sall’allahu alayhi wasallam). When they are amongst people they remember Allah, and when they are alone they remember Allah. Through this constant remembrance their aspirations soar, their hearts are elevated and they are granted elevation in their self, humble yet possessing the nobility of high aspirations, they possess both as a gift from their Lord, granted for what they desired from their hearts.
Thus, we see the importance of divesting the self from worldly ambitions, even if they were for the sake of Allah. The latter is an important point not to be confused with uploading Sacred Law and Divine Commandment. The highest aspiration is Allah and Allah alone, but how does one come to fulfill this aspiration, surely it must possess an object? The difficulty of understanding that arises between aspirations and means is that something which is metaphysical, that possesses no physical qualities, is transformed into a physical idea, which, whilst is necessary, can lead to the dimunation of the aspiration. The resolution to this is to hold both high aspirations of Allah in ones mind together and at the same time as desiring to be an object through which the Divine Will will operate. The will to implement Divine Injunction does not belong to human beings, we are but the means through which the Divine Will operates and thus submit wholly to whatever the Divine Will may be. This idea ensures that whilst we desire the best for our religion on earth, we only desire to do that which Allah has determined in best for our religion. Whilst we desire to see represented Islam in the way the Messenger of Allah taught us to do so, we submit, as he did, to the Divine Will in order that whatever Allah has deemed for us is what we also aspire towards.
Possessing high himmah is also absolutely necessary for our journey because the standards and aspirations set before us by the Prophet (sall’allahu alayhi wasallam) are high, his character is high, his actions are high and the religion he directed humanity towards is the highest representation of the revelation of Allah. Thus, it stands to reason that possessing high himmah for Allah, for His Messenger and for oneself in terms of attaining high standing with Allah, success in this life and the next, requires the highest aspirations. Such aspirations must thus naturally be divested from making it ones sole ambition to attain worldly success, or possess high standing amongst creation.
THE HUMILITY IS THE DAUGHTER OF A WISE AND SMILING MOTHER ( s.m. )
sebastiano milardo copyright
Oleg Ilika et Giannicola Ruggieri
location: Vieste - Gargano
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
South transept window.
Depicting: Endurance, Humility, Innocence, Love, Principle, Sympathy, Fortitude, Charity, and Justice, as mostly portrayed by scenes from Jesus' life.
The badge of the Vale of Catmose lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows is at the bottom.
In memory of Charles Knowleton Morris d.1905, erected by his widow Judith Emily.
Glass by J. Dudley Forsyth. 1906.
Dudley Forsyth worked as a painter for James Powell & Sons and then for Henry Holiday before establishing his own practice in London by about 1900.
This photo talk by itself, This "zapatero" from a small town in Peru is showing us a beautiful example of humility.
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
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itle: Taking out the garbage:
a short play about two garbage collectors to be read aloud by two people:
Jo:
I'm tired of this job.
Alex:
What's the problem?
Jo
It used to be fun driving the truck.
Now I just don't want to do it.
Alex
Well, it's nice to be outside all day...
Jo
Yeah, when it's not hot, or cold, or raining....and I have to get up so early!
And worst of all, people say, “Oh, you're a garbage collector,” like I'm garbage myself.
I've had it.
Alex
I think our job is one of the most important in the city.
Jo
Are you crazy? Important?
Alex
Sure! Imagine if no one took away the garbage? The city would smell terrible and shut down. It happened once when a storm closed the roads. Sure, it may not be fun work, but it's really important. Other people take care of other things we need; I take care of this. It's my city, and I help keep it clean. You do, too.
Jo
(thinking, then smiling):
What has four wheels and flies?
Alex
Our city-cleaning garbage truck!
Religious and spiritual poem by parish poet Peter Menkin: What the spirit of Church does: transformation, move to humility... This more recent poem describes humility, an experience and outcome of Church. I have thought about what Church means to me, and also what I mean to Church. Not so much in the greater sense of the entire Church, but how my Church I attend has brought the experience and teaching to me in the spiritual sense. This as a part of the larger Church, which indicates some truths about the engagement and its relationship. I hope this isn't too heady a way of discussing the subject. The poem is more direct and simple.
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
How do you teach children the most important things in life using the wisdom of the ages? Well, here's one initiative....take a list of 16 important ideas like Humility, Patience, Kindness, Delight from the 7th century, make a short rhyme for each of the ideas, turn it into a handclap game, translate it (from Tibetan to English to Spanish), teach it, have an Italian videographer tape it, pass it on....
Here are the words they are saying, in English and in Spanish...
It's In My Hands
(verse one covers Humility, Patience, Contentment, Delight -- How we Think):
I THINK that...
Each of you gives me a lesson.
I'm like water, patient, still,
searching for the path downhill.
I have what I need, if I don't feed my greed.
No need to wait let's celebrate
My joy times two, when I'm happy for YOU!
(verse two covers Kindness, Honesty, Generosity, Thoughtful Speech -- How we Act):
Take ACTion...
Care for others. Keep trying.
Honesty works best for me.
I can share my stuff. I have enough.
When I'm wise I think more, speak less.
(verse three covers Respect, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Responsibility -- How we relate to others):
Re LATE it!
Let's honor each who guide, or teach.
I forgive then I feel better.
Thanks to those who wiped my nose.
Through thick or thin, count me in.
(verse four covers Principles, Aspiration, Service, and Courage -- How we find meaning in life):
Find MEANing....
I know my way. I walk my path.
I strive to be a better me.
Giving time from my day can help in some way.
Let's think big, be brave, now begin!
(end): It's in.. my .. Hands!
Está en mis manos
(primera estrofa) PiENso que...
Cada cual me enseña algo.
Agua paciente eso soy,
mi camino busco yo.
Si no quiero más, muy feliz soy ya.
Por qué esperar, vamos a celebrar.
Si me alegro por ti soy dos veces feliz.
(segunda estrofa) AcTÚo...
Cuida a los otros, sé constante.
Va bien probar la honestidad.
Puedo compartir, tengo mucho ya.
Menos hablar sin antes pensar.
(tercera estrofa) RelaCIÓnate
Respeto mucho a quien me enseña.
Perdonar me hace sentir bien.
Gracias doy a quien me cuidó.
Conmigo ya puedes contar.
(cuarta estrofa) SenTIdo...
Conozco ya mi camino y allá voy.
Intento ser un yo mejor.
Ayudo a los demás con tiempo y
mucho más.
Vamos ya, valientes ¡a empezar!
(final) ¡Está en mis manos!
for more information, see www.essential-education.org or www.16guidelines.org.
for sound files, scroll down at:
www.16guidelines.org/wiki/index.php/Ready_Set_Happy
The 16 guidelines are:
Humility, Patience, Contentment, Delight,
Kindness, Honesty, Generosity, Thoughtful Speech,
Respect, Forgiveness, Gratitude, Responsibility,
Principles, Aspirations, Service, Courage
for more, see my 16Guidelines set.
In September 2013, I was given the opportunity to shoot for a non-profit organisation called e.motion21. This is an organisation that provide an Australia-first, innovative dance and fitness program designed specifically for children and young adults with Down Syndrome.
This is a series of their rehearsal leading up to a dance event called Musicool. It was an eye opening experience having to shoot this event as I had never shot a subject matter relating to Down Syndrome prior to this. The most essential thing that I realised was that these kids and young adults are no different from what society deems as 'normal'. Everyone experiences struggles and it is the passion that keeps us going. For them, the unity through dance is the core of their passion and joy.
Black-eyed peas and ham hocks, rice and corn bread = a traditional New Year's Day meal that legendarily insures a prosperous year for southerners in the USA.
I have never been able to find a definitive origin or basis for this time honored tradition, but I suspect it is centered around a show of humility, shunning ostentatious displays, by dining on plain country fare.
I am sure other regions and countries share similar traditions.
I welcome input on the origins of this tradition and stories of similar traditions from other regions or cultures.
Happy New Year for all my flickr friends and hopes for a healthy and prosperous 2009.
"Humble enough to know I'm not better than anyone and wise enough to know that I am different than the rest!" A great quote about humility adpated by BrianMc. Can be found on MW2F.blogspot.com
April 13, 2015: Featuring David Ansel, Austin's own Soup Peddler.
Sponsored by Real HQ, Razorfish Studios and Cuvee Coffee .
Hosted at The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Photos by Manny Pandya.
Video Production by Scott Clark.
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
In September 2013, I was given the opportunity to shoot for a non-profit organisation called e.motion21. This is an organisation that provide an Australia-first, innovative dance and fitness program designed specifically for children and young adults with Down Syndrome.
This is a series of their rehearsal leading up to a dance event called Musicool. It was an eye opening experience having to shoot this event as I had never shot a subject matter relating to Down Syndrome prior to this. The most essential thing that I realised was that these kids and young adults are no different from what society deems as 'normal'. Everyone experiences struggles and it is the passion that keeps us going. For them, the unity through dance is the core of their passion and joy.
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
This CreativeMornings/DC event featured Amy Saidman of SpeakeasyDC on the theme of 'Humility.'
This event was generously supported by Huge, Capital One Digital / Capital One Labs and TrackMaven and was hosted by Smithsonian American Art Museum, Luce Foundation Center on April 23, 2015.
Photos by Lexey Swall
Saint Francis of Assisi was a symbol of humility, love, and peace. Through his life and example, he taught respect for every form of life and the harmonious coexistence of humanity and nature. His Basilica is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the Catholic world, attracting millions of faithful and visitors from every corner of the globe.
Ο Άγιος Φραγκίσκος της Ασίζης υπήρξε σύμβολο ταπεινότητας, αγάπης και ειρήνης. Με τη ζωή και το παράδειγμά του δίδαξε τον σεβασμό προς κάθε μορφή ζωής και την αρμονική συνύπαρξη ανθρώπου και φύσης. Η Βασιλική του αποτελεί ένα από τα σημαντικότερα προσκυνήματα του καθολικού κόσμου, προσελκύοντας εκατομμύρια πιστούς και επισκέπτες από κάθε γωνιά της Γης.