The Violet & the Servant

"Be like the violet, which blossoms unseen. This modest little flower grows in the midst of the loftier plants which surround it, being itself unheeded and unknown, Charming indeed it is in its robe of purple; delightful is the fragrance it diffuses; yet it knows not that it is so sweet and fair. Do you resemble this flower? The more firmly this tendency to pride is implanted by nature in the heart of woman, the more edifying and meritorious it is when she, with the aid of divine grace, fights against the tendency and gradually eradicates it, planting in its stead the fragrant violet of humility, causing it to take root to flourish and blossom. The violet of humility is indeed one of the fairest ornaments of woman, and of the young girl more especially. "- Father Lasance, The Catholic Girl's Guide 

Now He told a parable to those who were invited, when He marked how they chose the places of honor, saying to them, "When you are invited by any one to a marriage feast, do not sit down in a place of honor, lest a more eminent guest than you be invited by him; and he who invited you both will come and say to you, 'Give place to this man,' and then you will begin with shame to take the lowest place. But when you are invited go and sit in the lowest place, so that when your host comes he may say 'go up higher'; then you will be honored in the presence of all who sit at table with you. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself shall be exalted."- Luke  14:7-11

“Humility is the foundation of all the other virtues hence, in the soul in which this virtue does not exist there cannot be any other virtue except in mere appearance.” - St. Augustine

I have been reflecting on humility for seven days now...

Observations thus far:  
1) it is not placing yourself above others; 
2) it has the characteristics of a violet: pleasant, small, and unheeded; 
3) it is the precursor for other virtues;  
4) it serves others. 

Reflection on myself for today: Have I exulted myself above those in all my interactions?  Were my actions, words or thoughts humble?  Did I have a pleasant demeanor?  Did I make a big deal out of insignificant things?  Who did I serve today?  Was I Christ to anybody?  Or did I expect to be served?