Meekness by James Allen (& me)

Meekness is to be non-resistant in thought. (Jesus is the ultimate example of meekness; this submission of every thought to his Father's will. When you have love as your motive, there is no need to resist others in thought/word/deed). Cease condemning, retaliatory or selfish thoughts. The meek can't take offense or have their feelings hurt...they have submitted to truth (charity - what is there to argue about?).

Increase patience and forbearance each day. Withdraw thy mind from arguments; refuse to brood on wrongs of others. (Accept everyone's use of agency) Bless where others curse; love where they hate; forgive where they condemn; yield where they strive; give up as they grasp. That which is real can never be destroyed: love, virtue, honesty, humility, meekness, integrity, purity, patience.

That the meek person should be neglected, abused or misunderstood is considered by her as of no account and therefore not to be considered, much less resisted. To those who give evil- return good. The meek submit; they resist none and they conquer all. She who imagines she can be injured by others and who seeks to justify and defend herself against them does not understand meekness, nor comprehend the meaning of life.

Someone has spoken falsely of you? Can falsity ever really harm you? That which is false is false. and there is an end to it. A lie is without power to hurt any but the one who seeks to hurt by it. When you try to defend yourself, you give life to the lie so you become injured and distressed. (Yes I do!) Take all evil out of your heart and you will see the folly of resisting evil in another. The injury you see coming from another comes only from yourself. All the world can misjudge you. You must possess your soul in purity and love. Strife ends when one party ceases defending herself. By inward, spiritual submission the meek conquers.

(Well, I just love this. It is taken from All These Things Added. You can download it for free from i store. This is even better than As a Man Thinketh/From Poverty to Power which I have recommended before. What amazing insight he had. He lived a hundred years ago but truth is truth. I love pondering principles of the gospel no matter where you find them. Enjoy!)