Beauty in its Truest Form
What does Grace mean to you?
I think about manners and decency. I think about common sense. I think about behaviors, attitudes and perceptions. I think about movement(s).
Can Grace shape who you are; give you strength and confidence?
I really think so! By letting grace into your life you add another layer, especially in body, mind and spirit. When you let the positive into your life you live so much brighter! I see no harm in connecting with the grace in my life as well as sharing it with others; everyone benefits.
Have you seen change through Grace in yourself?
I am learning about dealing and accepting change in my life and it is a work in progress! I am trying to be more open and accepting, especially when it comes to things that I have no control over. I do not just want to tolerate life, but live life! I am still not sure how to do that, but I am not giving up, not yet.
I feel that I need to connect to my spirit more when it comes to grace and gratitude as well as compassion and forgiveness. That you give of yourself completely not partially. It certainly is not easy, at least for me! I know I need to tune in more from within myself.
Have you been softened or shaken by Grace in your life?
All of us have had experiences; positive and negative! It affects your life in that moment! You try to handle it to the best of your ability with the best outcome at times. Sometimes that happens and sometimes it does not go in your favor.
I find it hard to think in terms of I will be better off because of this experience at times! I just cannot imagine or envision the final outcome and maybe I am not suppose to either! Maybe that is what finding Grace in your life is all about!
(Photos by RSheridan)
July 30th, 2014 at 7:08 AM
One time, Danny and I were skiing at Breck and stopped at an outdoor service. The woman minister spoke about the meaning of grace. She explained that if you truly believe in God and grace, there’s no reason to ever fear or worry for the future. Everything will work out. Her words were so much like the Secret. Believing that life will be fantastic, so it is… That stuck with me like no other sermon.
July 30th, 2014 at 8:27 AM
Loving your comment and now it will stick with me too 🙂 Grace is beautiful if you let it into your life!
Happy Hump Day – Renee
July 30th, 2014 at 7:10 AM
Beautiful Renee!
July 30th, 2014 at 8:27 AM
Thanks so much 🙂
Happy Hump Day – Renee
July 30th, 2014 at 7:28 AM
thank you for the reminder, I teach my students (and my kids) that some of the hardest things in life to do are to ask for help and to ask for forgiveness, the next hardest thing is to forgive… I don;t know why but I find myself in need of reminders from time to time. thank you, Wishing you a wonderful week.
July 30th, 2014 at 8:28 AM
Thanks so much Clay! I am sure your students look up to you as well as learn and learn about life and living too 🙂
Happy Hump Day – Renee
July 30th, 2014 at 7:50 AM
I’ve been working on gratitude and forgiveness – not easy – but it’s everything.
July 30th, 2014 at 8:29 AM
It is if you let it into your life – true and pure beauty 🙂
Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
July 30th, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Perhaps Grace is like the icing on a cake, the ultimate in personal growth. It seems to come easier as I age, perhaps more practice.
July 30th, 2014 at 9:39 AM
Love that 🙂
Happy Hump Day – Renee
July 30th, 2014 at 9:16 AM
From a faith perspective, I define grace as God’s undeserved love. He is a forgiving and loving God despite all of our failures. That seems the ultimate definition of grace, which we can then apply to our own lives, although it’s not always easy.
July 30th, 2014 at 9:40 AM
Love that Audrey – Beautiful 🙂
Happy Hump Day – Renee
July 30th, 2014 at 3:12 PM
Grace is a state of being for me – a place where I am grateful to find myself.
July 31st, 2014 at 8:52 AM
Love that 🙂 Happy Day!
July 30th, 2014 at 5:18 PM
I love this, Renee! Grace is so important to living a happy life. What a wonderful reminder.
July 31st, 2014 at 8:52 AM
Yes it is 🙂 Happy Day!
July 30th, 2014 at 10:04 PM
I love how you say “I do not just want to tolerate life, but live life!” I’m right there with you! I also agree that it can be very difficult to find grace in or during some type of hardship. I’ve been there for the last few months. I still struggle a bit but it’s finally finding it’s way in and life is looking up. 🙂 The struggle is part of the adventure and sometimes the only way to learn our boundaries, our needs/wants and more importantly, how to cope with hardships and how better to handle them as the case may be. We cannot know our limits or what we’re really capable of until we’ve reached them and then go beyond them. Another insightful piece and gorgeous photography 🙂
July 31st, 2014 at 8:55 AM
Jennifer –
You are doing it and love how you say, “The struggle is part of the adventure” 🙂 Good Luck and Keep On Keeping On Sweetie!
Happy Day – Renee
July 31st, 2014 at 11:57 PM
Another ****** learning experience! I’ve had a lot of them.
August 1st, 2014 at 9:35 AM
I am sure you have had your fill lately!
Happy Weekend 🙂 – Renee