Jan 2, 2011

Popinjay: Humble

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Humble - having a feeling of insignificance, inferiority, subservience, etc.
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It was in Europe where I learned of a humility that was not self-deprecating or that which breeds a martyr. A pure humility. An awestruck humility. The sheer age and history of Europe humbled me. The luxury of the architecture created in times of few and costly resources humbled me. The churches developed under the Baroque influence were amazing! The historical pride, knowledge and generosity of the people humbled me. This photo is, if I remember correctly, from Prague, where I literally hit the ground running. There was so much to explore in Prague! I left for Europe as a proud American (we are the world!!) and I returned very humble. We most certainly are not the world, nor do we know much about it.

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Popinjay...a little Michelle Pendergrass Magic
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My posts on Prague, Prague II, Germany, Vienna, and much more in the travel section.

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