Loftiness and Lowliness

From loftiness one becomes lowly . and from lowliness one becomes lofty. Consider the highest of the peaks; . it has nothing but rocks and snow only. Consider the lowest of the plains; . it is filled with every kind of life. Consider the biggest of the behemoths; . the thoughts of its mind are all about . food alone. Consider the the smallest of the mammals; . it can be shrewder than any creature. Consider the tallest of the trees; . it is the first thing that a lightning . strikes. Consider the shortest of the shrubs; . no fiercest northern wind can uproot it. Consider the heaviest of the clouds; . it is the soonest water to fall. Consider the slightest of the vapors; . it shall continue its rise. Consider the mature palm branch; . it is brought down by its heaviness. Consider the new and fresh leaf; . its lightness lifts it up. Consider the size of the elephant; . by it, this animal would be the first . a hunter notices. Consider the smallness of the ant; . with it, only a few is interested . with it as a food. Consider the fruits on the trees; . most of them are useless when they fall. Consider the crops on the ground; . they are more useful where they are. Still, consider the large watermelon; . its stem cannot lift it up. Then, consider the plum on its tree; . its weight raises it high. Consider the mass of the rock; . it falls straightly to the ground. Consider the lightness of the feather; . it settles down gently. And consider the top of earth; . it is made up by mud and dirt. Consider the bottom of the ground; . gold and precious stones are found in it. For the Great I AM has more grace . for the humble than the proud; . pay attention, you lofty ones, . for there is wisdom in meekness!