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finally after all is said and done one must live one's life
with grace more than anything
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GRACE
Grace is the quality of being whole in the midst of noise or chaos
Grace sees from on top the amazing productive diversity of this world at large
Grace breathes wholeness, knows that nothing is missing when “evidence” says otherwise
Grace is playful, enjoys the child within and without
Grace breathes when others shout
Grace looks right into the whole of the person and sees the potential rather than the weakness
Grace exposes lightly a fear, a failure, a disconnect; leaving an opening, a thread, an arm to the heart of another
Grace imposes no restraint, blockage or belittling on another. . .Grace is fully there with the other
Grace lifts its owner away from futility to a feeling for the light, always sensing the possible
Grace does discriminate, toward higher value
Grace sits up straight, is not stressed
Grace hears Handel and Mozart and is instantly exhilarated
Grace balances itself with an invisible thread from toe to head to universe
Grace has its own drug store within and relies on the Universal law of nature for self healing
Grace abhors fear as wasted effort, awareness is its by-word
Grace evaluates all that is and sees that it is good, knowing that the universe is working out for me
Grace is appreciative of everyone and everything
Therefore, I am whole, complete and perfect most of the time! (If not, reread this missive)
"I learn from many people. The essay GRACE was inspired by a charming email that I received from Rob Archey."
His letter:
Dear Julie,
My name is Rob. My son Luke is the one who presented you with the watercolor at the New Jersey comicon last weekend. I just wanted to tell you how impressed I was with your manner and demeanor.Luke and I traveled just to meet you for his 13th birthday. It was his "Young Man Trip." In looking for your e-mail address, I had occasion to read some of your writings. You certainly are beautiful, in more ways than one, and I've never met a more elegant woman. While at the comicon, Luke and I watched you. Even when you weren't entertaining an admirer, your posture was perfect. And it did not go unnoticed that every move you made was graceful and deliberate. I am teaching him to be a gentleman, and I used your example to teach Luke how a real lady presents herself in public. Unfortunately, that is not in vogue. It would be wonderful if every young woman in the country could take note. You are still making an impact on people's lives. Thank you for being kind to us and presenting yourself as you did. As a wise woman recently wrote, "What you are is absolutely right."
Sincerely,
Rob Archey
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