I think striving for the quality of gentleness as we go through our life.    I like people to be gentle with me, and tolerant.  Children always seems to react and even obey more when gentle persuasion is used.   It is more than that though- Gentleness leads to peace in the soul.  It is an inner way of being and living.  I think if we work to leave the harshness our of our relationsips, and everyday outlook, and try to see things in a postive way, our lives will start to unfold in a whole new way.  A better happier way.

But what if we have to fight for our selves in some way?  Can we advocate for ourselves in a gentle way?   Can you be a leader and be gentle?   I think so.  I think if we learn to use the right words, keep in our minds and hearts that respect is a mutual affair, we can learn to persuade - like we do with with children- only in a more sophisticated way- we can get the job done.   Jesus influenced million and continues to do so by his gentle ways, but strong words. 

What is one of your spiritual qualities that you are working for?