Is this meaning of the word grace lost today in our lives? I'm not talking about someone moving with grace like a dancer. I'm talking about an attitude and a way of thinking and living one's life.
To me, grace is a refinement. It's raising yourself above the mundane and a base, animal, primal instinct. Grace is caring and compassion. Taking the higher road and adding to the beauty of life. I believe that there are situations in life that call us to put our own needs second and to be unselfish and have an attitude of grace.
Don't take me wrong. I love getting down and dirty. I can be very primal, animalistic and base (especially in the bedroom)! *evil grin*
Even though I have the right to be crass and say what I want, it isn't always the right thing to do. We may even have a right to be angry, hurt and want to lash out, but what good will that do? We might feel better for about a second. But do we really want to put negative energy out there? What about the consequences of our words too? In the grand scheme of life, isn't it better to just have a little control; a little grace and refinement?
Hope I wasn't rambling too much; just some thoughts running through my mind lately. What are your thoughts about grace?
4 comments:
I agree with this. I always tell my kids to be the better person. It's hard, and not always fair, but in the long run it will make you feel better. Besides if everyone tries to show a little grace, the world will be better.
This is actually a hard thing for most people. Im in a new relationship now, and my partner wants me to show some raw emotions - get angry so he could figure me out! But the thruth I'm easy (not in bed though) - most things I find trivial and I really don't get angry or worked up on anything!
He says I'm too nice - but as you say - why get angry and then have regret - people will always do, say and behave in stupid ways - you just have to show grace and acceptance - after all - that's life!
Grace is electricity.
It is not like electricity. It is electricity.
Please read "At the end of the Mechanical Age" by Donald Barthleme
there is no civility in discussions/behaviour any more. it's all ME ME ME.
I don't think the world is a better place right now.
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