3.26.2010

The Desert Teaches: Humility



The desert is a great teacher, for those who know how to listen to it. I like the idea of everyday sharing something I have learned from it, during my journeys.

First of all humility, a gift forgotten almost everywhere, but which is fundamental in the desert. Facing adversity and obstacles with the feeling of vulnerability in front of nature, having the strength to bow one’s head in front of situations which are bigger than us, learning to forgive and ask forgiveness when it is necessary, making the first step towards peace with a person who has unintentionally hurt you. The lessons of the desert not only help us survive there in the sand, but also in everyday life. Being humble is not to be weak, on the contrary, it makes us aware of our strength, and indicates the limits beyond which we should not go.

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