The path I am leading you on is the path of humility. This path leads through thin, tight places, and to squeeze through, you have to shed all of your outer garments. Because if you don’t shed these, you can’t pass through the tight places in the road. When you come out on the other side, you know that you will be naked and have nothing. I know this makes you fearful, but remember that I will always cover you and keep you warm and protect you.
The burdens of self must be laid down. The burdens of image, the burdens of self-image, the garments of pride—all these things must be laid aside. Although it seems that you will be exposed, in fact you will be freed! Because then you can take on a garment of simplicity and of humility, which is a much lighter garment, much easier to wear. Accept the humbling, for in humility you will find great happiness. This is the road that I choose for you—a road of gentle humility.