We are all familiar with the principles “Love thy neighbour as thyself” and “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. However, we seldom equate them with the quality of gentleness. Yet truly these principles proclaim the necessity of gentleness in our conduct.  

You cannot give to others what you don't possess, as everything evolves from you. How you treat others is self-revelatory as it reflects how you feel towards yourself. When you are in discord with your authentic self you will be in discord with others for sure. Gentleness is a quiet strength exhibited by those that have connected with and given their heartsoul carte blanche to guide their conduct and way of being. 

Gentleness should not be confused with timidness or being mild and non-assertive, far from it. It equates treating yourself and others with the necessary care and attention to prevent inflicting pain on mind, body, or soul. This requires a strength of will to practise self-control and to be tactful and respectful in word and deed. 

The quality of Gentleness requires one to cultivate a kind and compassionate disposition in attitude and character that acknowledges and serves the “We are one” creed and not the ego-centred narcissistic complex. Gentleness is grounded in strength and inspired by love.   

A disposition of Gentleness creates a shielding force of positive energy that avoids you becoming entrapped in BS as it allows you to maintain a bubble of protection against the emotional assaults from crippling your soul. 

Being gentle allows for a tonal shift that creates a ‘safe space’ feeling which allows one to be your true self; this warmth and vulnerability foster opportunities for real connection. Gentleness sprouts from a heartsoul that value itself, and by default, acknowledge the value in everyone else. It's recognizing that in honouring and caring for the welfare of others including yourself you are honouring the Divine.  

Gentleness is not debasing the self; true humility is grounded in seeing and recognizing yourself in others and giving credence to the “I am because you are” universal truth. It is this quality that allows you to maintain harmonization in your environment. 

May these quotes awaken you to the empowering quality of gentleness and help you to decide this day to let gentleness inform your every word and deed. 

Your well of happiness will never run dry when you approach life from a perspective of gentleness to yourself and others - Zibethrose 

A spirit of gentleness coats you with a BS repellent allowing you to shake off emotional onslaughts meant to cripple your spirit. It infuses your responses with loving kindness, care and understanding courtesy of being connected with your authentic self. This gentle attitude allows you to be genuinely happy in your skin and thus more accepting and forgiving of others behavioural flaws. 

Nothing is as strong as gentleness, nothing so gentle as real strength - Saint Francis de Sales 

Gentleness accompanies True inner strength. It embodies a nurturing nature infused with a quiet strength and calm disposition that cowers before nothing and cares about everything. It does not act from a platform of malice but serves to do what's necessary without allowing words or actions to tarnish or break the spirit of another. 

Our greatest strength lies in the gentleness and tenderness of our heart - Rumi 

Gentleness is underwritten by determining goodwill and love seeking the best outcome and serving the highest good. Gentleness disarms as it creates a safe space that allows others to feel seen and understood. This nullifies the need for defensive behaviour and encourages an openness that defuses conflicts and gets willing cooperation. It's harsh admonishments that stiffen the back and increase resistance which ultimately escalates the conflict. 

Be kind to each other. It is better to commit faults with gentleness than to work miracles with unkindness - Mother Teresa 

Gentleness is centred on doing no harm. No, it doesn’t reference being a doormat, instead, it speaks of a determination to engage in behaviour that is founded on loving care, kindness and compassion rather than inflicting needless pain in word and deed.   

Only the weak are cruel. Gentleness can only be expected from the strong - Leo Buscaglia 

Inflicting needless suffering is a sport for the weak-minded trying to hide their sense of inadequacy by adopting a false mask of grandiosity which speaks volumes of the discord raging within themselves. This discord can only be resolved through acquiring strength of character by doing the necessary inner work that brings self-knowledge and the full acceptance of self. Gentleness nullifies any tendencies towards cruelty to self or others.