To be generous of spirit is a given, but generosity must be kept in balance, for it tends to spill over into overdoing and overindulgence and then it is out of whack. To remain in balance is the key to a modest and generous life filled with the giving and taking that is naturally part of existence. But there is a thin and slippery line between what is good and what is right and generosity rides that line, oftentimes quite sensibly and at other times out of control.

Reign in compulsions and desires for self and other, tow a tight line so that all may be responsible beings, and with kindness and goodness let your own generous spirit live within and without. Indeed, to be generous of spirit is to have a spirit that is generously present and active in life, but always act with a modicum of restraint. Sometimes to have restraint is the most generous thing you can do, for self and other.

Defeat is only a condition of the mental plane. It sits and waits for an opening to attach. The spirit does not experience defeat. It resides at a higher plane, far above defeat and its roving companions.

The spirit experiences defeat only as a challenge, knowing that a new approach or a new tactic must be instituted. To say that one’s spirit is broken or one’s will is lost is not the doing of the spirit but only the doing of the mind and thus has the potential to be changed, shifted, renewed, for the spirit never dies, never fails, and is never defeated.

Mental thoughts are often dominant in daily living, but the dominance of the spirit must never be questioned. The truth is, it rules. So where does it go at times of defeat? It is only lost from sight by the fog of mental confusion of defeat. It resides high above the fray waiting to be called into action, waiting for the call to wash clear the fog and confusion of defeat with cooling rains of new life.

Restlessness is an indication that something is amiss. Within the human being and within Mother Earth restlessness indicates a desire for change. Core issues might arise and be expressed outwardly, yet their significance may be missed in the aftermath of restlessness as restlessness often causes outbursts, rash actions, and destruction. Take care when restlessness arises. Remain calm and centered. Find root cause. All will be well if restlessness is addressed as a separate being, as spirit seeking attention, showing the way to resolution. If restlessness is taken seriously, and a concerted effort made to address the signs of restlessness, spirit will find its balance once again and all will be well.

To be humble is a satisfaction of the spirit within. In humbleness one does not attach to neediness or desire but lives in a state of calmness without need of the extremes. A humble being is right with the self and thus right with the world. There is little that is needed to sustain a humble being except the pleasure of being at one with nature and all that is.