Howlite
The good old-fashioned virtue of humility is one that, though not very common these days, can lead a person to a life of true grace. And if grace through humility had a spokesperson, this lovely mineral would be it. It can be so silky and pure-looking that, when polished, many mistake it at a glance for marble. But that’s where the resemblance ends. Howlite has none of marble’s lore, majesty, or status; rather, it’s a soft, humble, unremarkable mineral that was discovered less than two hundred years ago. Also unlike marble, it’s very easy to dye, which means it’s often faked as other, more expensive rocks, most notably turquoise. This is a shame, not only because it’s dishonest, but the deception destroys howlite’s own unique beauty. It might be a humble rock that’s not worth much on the market, but those who love it recognize its considerable grace. If howlite is showing up for you now, it’s to encourage you to cultivate grace in your own life, not by putting on airs, striving for status, or trying to appear better than you are, but rather by embracing the purest version of your own humble self.
The Bottom Line
GRACE
“True grace comes from humility.”
One Or More Of These Messages Are For You
- You may feel like you’re not special or important, but so what? Why should you be? Most of us aren’t!
- You don’t need to be better than anyone else to find joy.
- You’ll feel so much happier when you learn to accept yourself just as you are, however humble.
- If you lose out to someone, try to be gracious about it.
- If you get resentful or bitter when you’re not valued as highly as others, see if you can change your attitude to one of graceful acceptance instead.
- Instead of trying to distinguish yourself, make it a goal to celebrate others.
- If someone doesn’t like you for who you are, or is pressuring you to be different or better, it’s time to let them go and seek out friends who like you for you.
