He Leads The Humble

Aum Sairam

There's nothing like walking across a forest floor covered with leaves,
particularly if they've been there several seasons. Sponge-like, the
ground compresses with every step, and then springs back into place
without a sound. It is seemingly inert. Probe just below the surface,
though, and you'll find a rich mélange of life decaying twigs, bits of
leaves, the remnants of insects and snails. Truly the castoffs of the
world, these are the makings
of humus, the gardener's "black gold." Inconsequential as it seems,
this material is crucial for life here on earth. It is what nourishes
plants, holds water in the soil, allows for roots to grow deep and
strong. Humus, humility, humble the connections are easy to see.

To humble ourselves doesn't mean feeling guilt or shame. Rather, it
means looking honestly at who and what we are, at where we come from,
at what we need to live. Humility enables us to be open to God, for
when we are humble, we are able to admit that our take on things, our
vision of the world, may be skewed, or partial at best. Like the humus
building on the forest floor, we become ground that is rich and deep
and ready for planting. We become soil that is ready for God.

Oh Sai, give me a heart that is humble and always eager to seek your face.

Allah Malik