I imagine that LIFE has whooped you upside the head from time to time.
N’est pas?
Today it hit me that it was time to step out of my hermit closet and make an Sj from the Heart.
The main theme?
That we’re never alone, not really. Our Selves are with us always.
;-)
Grace is what happens when we get out of the way and surrender to life as it is.
Not in a passive way, but in a way of acceptance. A way of trust.
What’s happening IS what’s happening. It’s as simple as that.
And once we live in acceptance of what IS, the magic begins.
Ever been in a bumper car?
We think we’re driving. But we’re not.
We steer to the right. But get knocked to the left.
We try to go forward. But it’s backwards instead.
Life’s like that.
We plan and plan and plan.
Think we’re in control.
And just when we least expect it, we get knocked up side the head.
The cool thing about Grace is that she’s super strong.
She picks us up.
Gives us a helping hand.
In ways we never imagined.
Everything we’re experiencing is happening for us.
Everything.
It’s guiding us. Steering us. This way or that.
And when we can let go of expectations,
desired outcomes.
Trust in the guidance that’s always there . . .
Well, who knows what will happen?
No one.
But this I do know:
Grace is always present,
always at the ready,
always there for us whether we realize it or not.
Last night I re-watched the award-winning Italian film “Life is Beautiful.”
This time I didn’t weep uncontrollably.
Yes, it’s still sad, but whatever in me it triggered has moved on.
And this morning while reflecting on that tragic but powerful tale, it came to me:
Life can be like that.
We can choose HOW we focus on experiences.
As a victim.
Or as in a game.
With a playful attitude.
Or not.
The horror is still present,
but the change of focus
allows Grace to arrive.
God’s Grace.
A Grace which gives us a Strength
previously
unimaginable.
Wishing you ALL a Happy Thanksgiving as you too reflect on how Grace
has played a role in YOUR life.
✫ Mahalo Ke Akua ✫