“Time is too slow for those who wait, too swift for those who fear, too long for those who grieve, too short for those who rejoice, but for those who love, time is eternity.” – Henry Van Dyke
Grace is the ability to be quiet instead of reacting with our first selfish thought. To choose light over dark. To edify rather than criticize. To let others do what they do and not let it sway your resolve. To let go of the need to be right. It’s a real change of heart that allows us to choose compassion, empathy and love when it’s counterintuitive. It’s aligning our thoughts and heart with our actions. And in order to do all of this, we need the gift of grace and the peace that passes all understanding to intervene to make the seemingly impossible, possible. – http://Cast-Light.com
I just discovered and began following a blog called Cast Light at http://Cast-Light.com . Both of the above items came from it. The quotes and site resonated with me and I wanted to share them with you.
With Love,
Russ
Russ Towne's A Grateful Man 
Thank you for sharing! 🙂 🙂
It is truly my pleasure, Willow. Thank you for your comment.
Russ
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Yes so true
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I agree Russ – this is a wonderfully inspiring description of grace from Cast Light!
Shine on. Val x
If I recall correctly it was your blog that directly or indirectly led me to Cast Light. Thank you, Val!
Russ
Love it Russ, thanks for sharing these words of wisdom!
Diana xo
I’m glad they resonated with you, Diana. Thank you for letting me know.
Russ
I wish I had read this 2 hours earlier. I could have used this as a good reminder.
I’ve experienced the same many times. A great thing about grace is one be graceful in the moment, right now, even if one wasn’t two hours before.
Russ
Ah, perfect Russ. That helps as well. You are my teacher this evening. 🙂
As always, thanks for your love and grace, Russ.
I’m grateful for you and yours, Ann. Thank you.
Russ
I love this…similar thoughts to Le desiderata which a lovely reader recently brought my attention to. Jen
Hi, Jen. It is so good to hear from you! The creation you mention is also wonderful. I kept it on my desk under a clear desk protector for years, rotating it along with others when I’ve seen it so often it becomes invisible and no longer is as potent in my daily life. Eventually it will once again replace others for which the same occurs.
Russ
Great stuff! I am going to have to definitely check out this site. Thanks for sharing as always!
Thank you, Jolyn. As always, it is good to hear from you!
Russ
That is a lovely blog you introduce us to, I am a new follower there. Thanks so much.
It is my pleasure, Ute!
Russ