since I just came from a 3-day retreat, it's logical for me to make an inspired entry abt my experience...but since most of it is personal, i'll just share one of the things taught during meditation that really struck me, coz i'm guilty of it, hehe. im so glad that i attended this retreat because the timing couldn't have been more right, this year has been trying for me and there are really times when i know im veering off course...anyway, here's something i'll like to share to other people, taken from St. Josemaria Escriva's Furrow:
Signs of lack of humility:
1. Thinking that what you do or say is better tahn what others do or say.
2. Always wanting to get your own way.
3. Arguing when you are not right or - when you are - insisting stubbornly on with bad manners.
4. Giving your opinion without being asked for it, when charity does not demand you to do so.
5. Despising the point of view of others
6. Not being aware that all the gifts and qualities you have are on loan
7. Not acknowledging that you are unworthy of all honor or esteem, even the ground you are treading on or the things you own
8. Mentioning yourself as an example in conversation
9. Speaking badly abt. yourself, so that they may form a good opinion of you or contradict you
10. Making excuses when rebuked
11. Hiding some humiliating faults from your director (to those who have spiritual directors), so that he may not lose the good opinion he has of you
12. Heaving praise with satisfaction, or being glad that others have spoken well of you
13. Being hurt that others are held in greater esteem than you
14. Refusing to carry out menial tasks
15. Seeking or wanting to be singled out
16. Letting drop words of self-praise in conversation, or words that might show your honesty, your wit or skill, your professional prestige...
17. Being ashamed of not having certain possessions...
Struck a chord? Time for confession....:D
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