Of Gentleness

Some time during the last few days, I have decided to do away with negative thoughts, and to view all things (even the not so happy events) in a positive way. I will be more grateful for the gifts and talents that I have. Yesterday evening, a friend described me as gentle. No one wants to be gentle in this day and age. Gentleness is seen as a weakness. Is it possible to succeed with gentleness as a personality quirk? Of all the personality traits that I would like to possess, gentleness is my least favorite. Today during the homily at church, the presider looked me in the eye and said, "If gentleness is your gift, use it, capitalize on it, make the most of it."