Day 14 of the Season For Nonviolence: "Humility"

Greetings, family!

Today is Thursday, February 12, and our word for the day is "Humility." Making mistakes is a part of learning and growing, simply an error in approach. Paradoxically, the only way we can begin to escape from the consequences of our actions is to stop running from them and to face them with fortitude and humility. In this sense, every difficult situation is a precious opportunity for learning.

When we humbly acknowledge our mistakes and reflect on what we have learned, it frees us from the need to be defensive. Being free from defending our position creates an opportunity for nonviolence.

"The seeker after truth should be humbler than the dust. The world crushes the dust under its feet, but the seeker after the truth should so humble himself that even the dust could crush him. Only then, and not till then, will he have a glimpse of the truth."--Gandhi

Today's exercise: As I gaze up at the stars tonight, I am aware of how small I am, how my life is but a fleeting moment in the vast scale of time and distances of the solar system and the universe. And in that moment of humility, I acknowledge that I DO make a difference.

CHANGE THE WORLD (Janis Kelly @2007)

CHORUS: I can help to change the world,
I can help to turn things ‘round;
With just one simple act of kindness,
Just one single act of faith!
I can help to change the world,
I can let my voice be heard;
If I allow myself to stand in peace,
And always live in love!

I may not think that I am strong enough,
Or smart enough, or skilled enough;
I may not think that I have gifts that can—
Bring healing to this world;
But when I listen to my Spirit’s voice,
Which says I can do anything;
I know that I can make a difference,
I know that I can take a stand!

CHORUS

You may not think that you are brave enough,
Or bright enough, or blessed enough;
You may not think that you have anything—
To offer to this world;
But when you lend someone a helping hand,
A friendly word, a warm embrace;
You see that you can make a difference,
You see that you can take a stand!


CHORUS: You can help to change the world…

We change the world—by changing our thoughts;
We change the world—by changing our lives;
We change the world—by changing our vision;
Not just for ourselves but for all mankind!

We can change the world! We can change the world!
We can change the world! We can change the world!

CHORUS: We can help to change the world...

If we can always live [always live, always live]
If we can always live [always live, always live)
If we can always live [always live, always live]
If we can always live [always live, always live]
If we can always live [always live, always live]
If we can always live [always live, always live)
If we can always live [always live, always live]
If we can always live [always live, always live]
IN LOVE!

Peace, blessings & brilliance,

Janis
www.janis-kelly.com