Mary Ann Froelich defines gentleness as “a conscious decision to temper one’s knowledge, skills, authority, or power with kindness and compassion” and argues that Jesus ministry was characterized by this virtue.

be gentle to yourself.

They radiate a sort of moral joy. They answer softly when challenged harshly. They are silent when unfairly abused. They are dignified when others try to humiliate them, restrained when others try to provoke them. But they get things done. They perform acts of sacrificial service with the same modest everyday

We must be honest, but we must also be gentle and considerate. The softer our touch, the greater the opening will be.