FJWL_01:251
         The path that I would lead you on is the path of humility. This path leads through thin, tight places, and to squeeze through, you must shed all of your outer garments. For without shedding these, you cannot pass through the tight places in the road. When you come out on the other side, you are naked and have nothing. This makes you fearful, as it may be cold and you fear being exposed. But I will cover you and keep you warm and protect you.
         The burdens of self must be laid down. The burdens of image, the burdens of loveliness, the burdens of self-image, the garments of pride--all of these things must be laid aside. And though it seems that you shall be exposed, in fact you will be freed! For you can then take on a garment of simplicity and of humility, which is a much lighter garment, much easier to wear.
         Accept the humbling, for in humility you will find great happiness. This is the road that I choose for you--a road of gentle humility, of submission, and of yieldedness (ML #3043).



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