Pints With Aquinas
What is Gentleness, REALLY? | Mother Natalia
Feb 11, 2024
Mother Natalia, a speaker who talks about her journey learning that humility and gentleness go hand in hand. They discuss the importance of understanding someone's heart before engaging in teasing and the impact of gentleness on relationships. They explore the teachings of St. Maximus the Confessor on humility and the possibility of restoring natural gentleness through kind counsel. They reflect on the significance of gentleness in interactions and the transformative power of gentleness in communication and correction.
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Quick takeaways
- Knowing others' hearts is crucial in communication, as it can either make them feel loved or hurt.
- Gentleness is essential in interactions and aligns with our true nature, producing virtues.
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Importance of Understanding Others' Hearts
The speaker reflects on a personal experience of teasing a friend and realizing that she didn't know his heart well enough, leading to a misunderstanding. She highlights the importance of knowing others' hearts when engaging in teasing or any form of communication, as it can either make them feel loved or hurt. The speaker emphasizes the need for gentleness in interactions, as it aligns with our true nature and produces virtues. She cites quotes from St. Maximus the Confessor, emphasizing that gentleness is natural and required for human behavior.
