Human

To be human is to be of the earth. Part of the derivation of the word human comes from the Latin word humus, which means earth. Having this sense of all of humanity being of the earth, including ourselves builds a rich sense of connection and groundedness. Many of us have experienced our deep natural connection with the earth when we have gardened, played in the mud, or walked barefoot on the sand. Being grounded enables us to see our common humanity, live with humility and to see ourselves as equal parts of God’s creation.

The word human reminds us of the Genesis story where God created humans through breathing life into the dust of the earth. Through his love for us, God continues to breathe life into us each day. Our life is enriched daily through the gifts God gives us. This includes the people we have in our lives, and the joy we experience as we learn and try new experiences, read, create, engage with the arts or sport, have fun, interact with nature, eat great food and the list goes on. Where we live with humble, grateful hearts the abundance of our lives comes into focus.