Beard of Dignity Restored

Neville's Inner Vision

Viewed through the Neville lens, the scene is a study in inner states rather than external events. Hanun's act—shaving and exposing garments—appears as a vivid symbol of a consciousness momentarily detached from its true I AM, attempting to strip the self of dignity through public exposure. The garments symbolize the ego's outward coverings—the roles, judgments, and appearances we cling to. The shame felt by the servants represents a belief in one's diminished worth when faced with hostile outer voices. David's instruction to tarry at Jericho until the beard grows is not punitive but a symbolic invitation to inner regeneration: true honor does not rush; it unfolds as a natural growth of selfhood when one rests in the I AM. In this reading, events are occasions for inner revision. By aligning with the awareness that you are the I AM, you transform humiliation into humility, and the perceived injustice into a crucible that refines righteousness. The I AM behind it all ensures that dignity arises from within, not from others’ judgments.