grace
Pronunciation: \'gras\
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin gratia favor, charm, thanks,
from gratus, pleasing, grateful. Akin to Sanskrit grnati, he praises.
1 a: unmerited divine assistance given humans for their regeneration or sanctification. b: a virtue coming from God. c: a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine grace.
2 a: Approval, favor. b: a special favor: privilege. c: disposition to or an act or instance of kindness courtesy, or clemency. d: a temporary exemption.
3 a: a charming or attractive trait or characteristic. b: a pleasing appearance or effect. c: ease and suppleness of movement or bearing.
4 a: a short prayer at a meal asking a blessing or giving thanks.
5 a: a sense of propriety or right. b: the quality or state of being considerate or thoughtful.
Inspired by a dear old friend, who is following his dream and using his creative voice to express himself; and my sister , who recently graduated summa cum laude while she had a million other things going on, I've decided to start blogging. (A minor miracle for me, considering I didn't get a laptop until last April. I know, I know.....I'm technologically challenged. It's a shame, really.)
Why blog?? Since my cancer diagnosis and subsequent surgery and chemo almost two years ago, I have worked to bring about positive changes in my life. Cancer has a way of forcing you to reevaluate your life and everything - and everyone - in it. An awakening, a spiritual two by four, if you will. But sometimes I feel like I'm going in circles, trying to figure out where exactly to start. Move, or not to move, what should I really be doing with my life; who am I; who do I want to be? Then I remembered a message I'd heard from several sources: Just start.
So I did.
I am not an aspiring writer like my friend, I'm just me. Kind of thinking out loud, to whom ever is listening. Trying to be a better version of myself. Trying to live with grace. And if I happen to inspire someone along the way, that would be an awesome thing.
Thank you God, for my healing.
Nicole
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