"Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues" -Confucious

Humility is an ingredient of love and our natural state of being. A well defined spiritual life encompasses humilty. How can we become more loving? How can we create better relationships? How can we gain clarity, insight and inner peace through humility?

When we embody humility, we're not puffed up with pride and vanity. Humilty transforms self-righteousness into healthy self-reverence. Regarding ourselves in a modest way, we're not haughty, arrogant and judgmental. The outcomes includes growth as opportunities for self-improvement and learning points. Humility enables us to develop a loving and healthy relationship with ourselves that naturally radiates to others.

Let's focus on humilty with self, others and service. Being humble, we are more gentle, self-compassionate and self-forgiving. Refraining from harsh self-condemnation, we accept our limitations with the realization that we are continuously learning, growing and discovering ourselves. Humilty enables us to accept honest feedback and profit from perceived mistakes and errors. Being mindfully present, we engage in self-observation, tend to our thoughts and feelings in loving ways. Humilty enriches our relationships. Becoming more engaging, present and earnestly listening to others, people feel seen and heard. We realize that we can learn from everyone and no one is greater or lesser. We refrain from quick and unthoughtful responses and being argumentative. Humility anchors and grounds us in love. Humility is essential in service and leardership fostering teamwork, trust, collaboration and overall wellbeing in the workplace and other settings. Operating with pure intentions and selfless motives, we serve with higher aspirations for the good of all.

Dr. Jean Marie shares from her book, "Love Mastery Devotion Journal: Weekly 21-Day Journal Prompts and Affirmations, Self-Reflection questions, Journal Prompts and Affirmations on Humility.

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Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Self-Refinement and Humility.

"Good temper is the triumph of a truly loving spirit, it is not easily provoked. We are inclined to look upon bad temper as a very harmless weakness. We speak of it as a mere infirmity of nature, a matter of temperament, not a thing to take into very serious account in estimating a man's character. And yet here, right in the heart of the analysis of love, it finds a place... Condemn it as one of the most destructive elements of nature" -Henry Drummond

Good temper is an ingredient of love. To be good nature is lighthearted, emotionally well-disposed, balanced, stable and not easily angered or provoked. Being of good temper brings peace of mind and reduces stress. Taking time to pause, reflect and respond thoughtfully inhibits impulsive reactions that can to detrimental to self and others. Good temper enables us to be self-composed and master self-control. Many are hardened by life experiences, habitual patterns and ways of responding that damages health and wellbeing. When we are out of harmony with ourselves we operate in fear. Eric Butterworth states, "When a person loses his unity, "loses his cool" a dispiriting processs takes place". Regard good temper as acts of self-love and self-care.

Good tempered people master their emotions without offending others. Demonstration of good temper is a neutralizing force that brings clarity to the situation, allows one to be non-reactive, draws on inner essence and enables one to meditate on love. It enables wise decisions for the highest good of all.

Good temper is our natural state of being. Being of good temper achieves inner harmony, promotes self-composure and builds healthy relationships with others. It is a powerful neutralizing force and inspires a loving spirit. We have a better disposition, maintain wellbeing and grow in beauty with a pleasant and loving spirit.

Dr. Jean Marie shares Reflective questions, Journal Prompts and Affirmations on Good Temper from her book, "Love Mastery Devotion Journal: Weekly 21-Day Journal Prompts and Affirmations".

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Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Good Temper and Self-Composure.

"Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by sharing" -Buddha

Generosity is an empowering and transformative ingredient of love and our natural state of being. Opening our hands and hearts, being sharing and caring is beneficial to everyone. The spirit of generosity not only enriches the lives of others but ourselves. Sharing our natural gifts, skills and talents is heartwarming. Generosity deepens relationships, builds comunities and supports resilience. It is also acceptance with grace. Spiritual development is renewed and enhanced that creates an inspiring and empowering model of love.

Giving our time, attention, resources and appreciating the good deeds of others cultivates generosity. Furthermore it offers compassion, uplifts others and makes us pleasant to be around. Wholehearted generosity is giving with pure intentions without conditions, expectations and the need for public recognition.

The mindset of scarcity and lack inhibits generosity with the belief that there is not enough that breeds greed, selfishness andd competition. The spirit of generosity expands our capacity for manifestation. It inspires faithfulness and trust in infinite supply for divine provision. It inspires us to share our natural gifts and talents for the betterment of humanity.

Dr. Jean Marie highlights generosity reflected in true grace, divine love and gratitude. True grace and divine love are everpresent. The helping hand of grace extends divine support. Grace is the supernatural power of divine influence available to everyone. Gratitude is an incessant prayer of thanksgiving and praise that can be reflected throughout the day. There are many ways to express feelings of gratitude through prayer, journal, meditation, music, song and dance or whatever speaks to your heart.

Dr. Jean Marie shares Reflective questions, Journal prompts and Affirmations from her book, "Love Mastery Devotion Journal: Weekly 21-Day Journal Prompts and Affirmations".

Share your insights, experiences and observations. Email: jean72farish@yahoo.com

Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Grace and Generosity.