Words of Inspiration

Acceptance

Acceptance is embracing life on its own terms. We are open to what is, rather than wishing for something different. We face the truth in all circumstances with honesty and courage. Acceptance helps us to bend without breaking in the winds of tests, to gather the lessons and step forward with new wisdom and awareness. We affirm others and ourselves for the qualities we do not have. Accepting myself allows me to give what I have to the world.

“The greatest gift that you can give to others is the gift of unconditional love and acceptance.”

Brian Tracey

The Practice of Acceptance

I receive my tests with humor and grace.

I seek truth in all I experience.

I accept the things I cannot change.

I trust that there is some good in whatever happens.

I trust that I am a person of value.

I am thankful for the gift of Acceptance.

It brings me serenity.

Adapted from Virtues Reflection Cards. Reprinted with permission. www.virtuesproject.com

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Grace

Grace is our connection to the divine, a sense that we are loved and provided for in all circumstances. Grace inspires us to give unconditional love to others. When we are gracious and elegant, others are drawn to our company. With grace, we can turn every communication and relationship into a thing of beauty. We grow in grace when we treat others with dignity, kindness, and exquisite courtesy, and whenever we forgive. As we connect deeply with grace, we become the presence of grace to others.

“The will of God will never take us where the grace of God cannot sustain us.”

Peter Feddema

The Practice of Grace

I trust Grace to carry me through times of trouble.

I am open to abundance.

I bless others with my tenderness.

I am gracious in my attitudes and actions.

I am willing to forgive.

I think, move, and speak with gentleness and courtesy.

I am thankful for the gift of Grace.

It sustains my life.

Adapted from Virtues Reflection Cards. Reprinted with permission. www.virtuesproject.com

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Grief is a journey, often perilous and without clear direction,
that must be taken. The experience of grieving cannot be ordered or categorized, hurried or controlled, pushed aside or ignored indefinitely.
It is inevitable as breathing, as change, as love.
It may be postponed, but it will not be denied.

Safe Passage, by Molly Fumia

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