Chapter 19
Reverence
Construction Stage 2.3 Anchoring Concrete/Steel Piles to Bedrock
SAL Model Stage 2.3 Reverence
Reverence is defined as both a noun: to possess or feel deep respect for someone or something; and a verb: to regard or treat with deep respect (1).
Reverence is a byproduct or outgrowth of humility
It exists as both an attitude (noun) and a behavior (verb).
While humility is analogous to drilling down to bedrock and driving piles deep underground to meet it, reverence is akin to anchoring those steel and concrete piles to that bedrock. Likewise, reverent thoughts, speech, actions, attitudes, and beliefs exemplify, personify, and solidify your humility. In this sense, reverence is the place where humility meets and merges with Universal Law.
Just as a building company must exercise reverence for the natural laws of geology, meteorology, and physics, YOU must develop reverence for True Principles, Universal Laws, your Source, your fellow man, the planet you call Home, and your own potential for Existential Growth and Self-Transcendence up the SAL Hierarchy.
Reverent self-action leaders are particularly aware of the inherent worth of all human bodies, hearts, minds, and souls. in the words of William Godwin: There is a reverence we owe to everything in human shape.
"There is a reverence we owe to everything in human shape."
Reverent self-action leaders further respect the Earth upon which humankind resides. So, while they always prioritize the well-being of human beings over inanimate objects, they also do their part to take care of the Earth and ensure its health and welfare for future generations.
Reverent self-action leaders respect institutions and authority figures in those institutions, insofar as the institutions and their authority figures are just and good. In cases where they are not just and good, reverent people are civil, ethical, fair-minded, honorable, just, peaceful, and respectful in their proactive efforts to bring about positive change.
Reverent self-action leaders also respect those persons from the past who lived—and in some cases died—to bring about the blessings, inventions, liberties, opportunities, and prosperity that they enjoy in the present—and will yet enjoy in the future.
"If the present tries to sit in judgment of the past,
it will lose the future."
Reverent self-action leaders admire the commitment, discipline, hard work, and integrity of those on higher levels of Existential Growth. They readily discern the metaphysical essence of those on higher levels and are attracted to the positive aura, light, and wisdom that emanates from these persons. They seek out advice and counsel from these persons and then implement it into their own lives.
Reverent self-action leaders advocate for, champion, and actively promote all positive and constructive virtues such as kindness, compassion, devotion, dignity, forgiveness, honor, humanity, integrity, moderation, and love.
Likewise, they discourage, decry, and actively denounce all negative and destructive vices such as: decadence, dishonesty, gluttony, greed, hedonism, jealousy, lust, narcissism, nihilism, and violence.
Reverent self-action leaders are also clean, orderly individuals who are respectful of their own things and the possessions of others. They avoid dirty jokes, gossip, profanity, and other sleazy communications. They have a profound respect for other human beings and go out of their way to affirm their worth and treat others with kindness, dignity, and respect.
You will never catch a truly reverent person purposely littering, defacing or destroying the property of others, or intentionally hurting another person in body, mind, heart, or spirit.
Clean in their habitation and hygiene and refined in their conduct and decorum, the reverent have the capacity to be both meek and strong, gentle and courageous—simultaneously.
In short, self-action leaders are REVERENT.
Or, in the words of a legendary Country Music song: humble and kind.
"Always be humble and kind."
—Dr. JJ
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Chapter 19 Notes
1. New Oxford American Dictionary (electronic version for MAC OS).
