Grace. Equanimity.
“When we make peace with life events, even when things don’t go the way we want, we exhibit grace. When we manage stressful situations with humor, we exhibit grace. When we are accepting of others, we exhibit grace. Grace is not about physical beauty or having a ballerina’s poise. It is composed of generosity, forgiveness, and equanimity in the face of trying times.”
~Sarah Brokaw
Putting life’s challenges into perspective.
You can’t let an event in your life define who you are. It’s not what happens to you but what you do; how you respond to what happens to you that becomes part of who you are, defining your character to yourself and others.
Living life on life’s terms is not always easy or easily understood. In times of confusion it’s important to seek calm, and trust instead.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.”
~ Martin Luther King Jr
What matters in life is the motive behind our approach; how we treat one another and the messages we send through that treatment.
What matters is what we learn; that we learn, in order to affect change.
Grace. Equanimity.
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Great thoughts Karen. Grace is a far-too-often forgotten and misunderstood word today it seems.
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Thanks, Andy. Sometimes I need to remind myself. 🙂
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Love this Karen!
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Thank you!
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How did you know this is just what I needed today? Well of course you would know, dear friend. xo
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I needed it too. xo
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I believe everything written in the post and try to live by this ideal. It’s hard to do a lot of the time, but it’s all about the journey, continuing to try, and never giving up. XOXO-Kasey in Cali.
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It is hard Kasey. You’re right which is why I have to write and re-write about it; to remind myself that these are my ideals and I need to continue to strive to live by them. All we can do is try. Thank you friend for reading, commenting and for your continued kindness 🙂
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So true – grace is a lovely gift! Wonderful post – and fabulous shot.
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Many thanks to you, Lady.
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A beautiful blog, and so true, and you are a beautiful person.
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Thank you.
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