Humility

Teresa of Avila was a Spanish 16th century nun.  He wonderful book, Interior Castle, describes the seven "mansions" in our lives as we progress through them on our spiritual journey.  When she writes about humility, she writes that God owes us nothing.  I like her concept of humility.  God doesn't owe us health, prosperity, safety, etc.  Life is full of unexpected happenings, some of which are not what we would have chosen.  This doesn't mean that God doesn't like us, is punishing us or is not involved with our lives.  Humility accepts whatever life brings our way without the hint that God owes us something better.  Humility accepts life's twists and turns whether they point in ways we like or dislike.  Teresa also reminds us that whatever life brings, God is present.  Knowing that God is present and humility that accepts one's life, is not only contentment but, also, healing from life's stresses.