The Inner Disposition of Being Gentle

There is an inner attitude that gentle folk bear, which is constant and apparent. One can say that a man or woman is gentle in a particular instance, and not-so-gentle in another, but in truth there are those who carry about themselves gentility and those who do not.

All great teachers are characterized by this inner persuasion. Occasionally there may be outer circumstances which require noise or force, but even this will be handled adeptly and relatively gently by that same soul. We can look to Christ's own approach towards our own souls and nature. He does not persuade us with force, only by the good reason of common outcome which shows itself. He does not require even love from us if we decide not to give it. He does not punish or compel, He gently abides all decisions that we decide, and yet in truth would have all power over our outcomes at all times.

This disposition is cultivated through our observance of He, our most Gentle Master. 

The Highest Grace Inspiring the Gentle

Grace can come when asked for, Grace can also come when not asked for. Talents are brought into our experience, being and expression because we have labored to entertain them; we have worked somehow and some way to bring them to us. Grace, on the other hand, does not need qualification other than need, and so we find that gentleness has a dual source and action.

There are also so many instances about our own living conditions that require the element and grace of gentleness that we may navigate our ways from moment to moment. If it were not for this intrinsic grace we could not maintain or dwell inside our physical bodies. 

There is a gentle compromise on all levels of existence being required at all times. Our very incarnating day to day needs be done gently - all of our adjustments we make need a gentle incline or bearing.

If it were not for the outer circumstances that support us all, being exceedingly gentle, our consciousness would suffer a terrible pushing and pulling from all over. The conditions that support life are gentle - so gentle that most are unnoticeable. This is Grace working on behalf of us, with a higher intelligence that senses what we can and cannot withstand. What is pressure and what is too much pressure? This, the Heavens know. 

The Talent of Being Gentle

As with all of the Talents there is a Heavenly source and archetype for the best and highest of the gifts we can deliver through ourselves. Being gentle, as much as it can be acquired through intent and practice, comes to us primarily as a Grace and a Talent existing outside of our own selfhood, independently and perfectly, to draw from. 

We can consider the mother-fount of this virtuous and generous way of being as permanently living in the purest and highest of conditions, inherent in all natures enabling them to draw from that aspect which is the Gentleness of Father God Himself.

The Art of being Gentle

If one thinks of a ballet dancer or a martial artist there are elements of both creativity and composure within their gentle skills. Amongst the strength, agility, practiced moves, coherent theme, there is a component of gentleness which lends itself to wonderful creativity of expression.

In gentleness a constant improvisation and reassessment is called for in our relationships to those outside of ourselves. In Christ we find a truly considered adaptation that responds subtly and artfully - beautifully - to others. Gentleness therefore does not just denote meekness, but can be delivered in demeanor with skill and artistry that is intelligent and determined.