Gentleness is:

Treading lightly on the earth.

A line in nature's liturgy.

A way to be,

a way to show up,

a gateway into "the peace of God, which transcends all understanding."

A fruit of the Spirit.

Interwoven into the fabric of a spiritually mature person's life who is kind and loving.

Mysteriously gentleness emerges 

from times of

silence

solitude

and stillness.

A path.

Dictionary definitions:

"Considerate or kindly in disposition; amiable and tender."

"Not harsh or severe; mild and soft."

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Gentleness plays a major role in contemplation.

As many times as I turn away,

or get distracted from abiding,

I can return.....gently.

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Gentleness is not found in the many expressions of my false self.

Society is hooked on violence and I am complicit in so many ways.

Note to self re: gentleness - - do no harm!

Being driven and obsessed is not gentle.

Gentleness is like an older,

wiser, travel companion who

by their very presence

reminds me to slow down

and enjoy the journey.