Always and Utterly

"People who’ve had any genuine spiritual experience always know that they don’t know. They are utterly humbled before mystery. They are in awe before the abyss of it all, in wonder at eternity and depth, and a Love, which is incomprehensible to the mind." Richard Rohr

"Always" - I wish! My ego repairs itself faster than Usain Bolt in the 100m dash! How quickly I forget what I don't know. I often find myself sure of my experience... or that I understand how He works. I do not.

"Utterly" - completely and without qualification, absolutely

How often can "utterly" truly describe ANY of my thoughts or actions in a manner of humility? If humility is "goodness unaware of itself" (Jack C.), then I'm doomed! As soon as I see humility in any of my actions, I'm patting myself on the back.

And so I press on... ever seeking progress rather than perfection.