There Is Beauty In The Mess



WORD FOR THE DAY

I do not at all understand the mystery of grace--only that it meets us where we are but doesn't leave us where it found us.
ANNE LAMOTT

What could be more true?

Grace started the process of change in a way that nothing else could. The old me was far more negative, self absorbed, fearful (is that even possible?) and blind to the castle walls that had been erected over time. Now I can see over the top of the walls and the view is spectacular! Grace is removing the emotional fortress brick by brick and I could not, despite the pain of self reflection, be more grateful for the destruction.

I keep trying....I hope you do too.




Comments

  1. Debra She Who SeeksDecember 1, 2017 at 9:27 AM

    I love Anne Lamott and that is a wonderful quotation.

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  2. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)December 1, 2017 at 10:14 AM

    Linda, that was a great quote! Thank you.
    Happy Weekend.

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  3. Marie SmithDecember 1, 2017 at 3:57 PM

    Great quote. Thanks for the wonderful reminder.

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  4. bailiDecember 3, 2017 at 2:46 AM

    thank you for sharing such lovely wise words dear Linda!

    we grow by the time and become wiser by learning from our experiences ,this is the beauty of life .
    i am glad that you are proud of what you are now

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  5. ColetteDecember 3, 2017 at 7:59 AM

    I am quite moved by the concept of grace. It is such a true gift.

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