“The road must be trod, but it will be very hard. And neither strength nor wisdom will carry us far upon it. This quest may be attempted by the weak with as much hope as the strong. Yet it is oft the course of deeds that move the wheels of the world: Small hands do them because they must, while the eyes of the great are elsewhere.”
― J.R.R. Tolkien
What example of “small hands” moving the wheels of the world inspires you?
The surest way to prove a lack of humility is to boast about how humble you are.
What actions lead you to assume that someone is arrogant?
“I have three precious things which I hold fast and prize. The first is gentleness; the second is frugality; the third is humility, which keeps me from putting myself before others. Be gentle and you can be bold; be frugal and you can be liberal; avoid putting yourself before others and you can become a leader.”
― Lao Tzu
What three values are precious to you?
One of the most straight-forward ways to make sense of a chaotic world is to make lists. It may not give you control, but at least it gives you a way to keep track of what it is you don’t have control over.
What sort of lists do you find helpful?
“To learn which questions are unanswerable, and not to answer them: this skill is most needful in times of stress and darkness.”
― Ursula K. Le Guin
