Friday, July 25, 2008

Gentleness














(Photo by Eli)

"Gentleness, or meekness as many translations have it, isn't weakness or spinelessness or timidity or even niceness. This word in classical Greek was used to describe tame animals, soothing medicine, a mild word, and a mild breeze. It is a word with a caress in it."

-- Bruce Milne

I'll be away from my computer for a few days. See you next week and have a lovely weekend!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Don't we all wish that gentleness described our daily demeanor...especially when you think of it as a word with a caress in it.

Hope you have a lovely time away, whatever it is you are doing. Enjoy the fresh air, sunshine, and your family.

Blessings,
Patti

Julie said...

Thanks so much for your comments, Patti. We did, indeed, have a lovely time away - a weekend at the beach with another couple. Very relaxing!

Blessings,
Julie