Choosing Grace

The concept of “giving myself some Grace” has popped up in a couple of conversations with friends in recent weeks, as we hurtle towards the last week of school, Christmas and the end of 2023. I am incredibly proud of those around me who have recognised that they needed to slow, pause and even stop. They have described it as gifting themselves Grace.

Gifting ourselves Grace will look different for each of us.

For me, Grace is choosing space.

Take the dog for a walk without listening to a podcast.

For me, Grace is choosing to pause or even stop to connect to the present.

Do a short lunchtime meditation.

For me, Grace is choosing to let go of how I thought things should be.

Oh well, we won't have matching family Christmas PJs this year.

For me, Grace is choosing to say No.

It’s a complete sentence!

Choosing Grace creates the space for other possibilities to arise.

Choosing Grace loosens the tight reins of perfectionism.

Choosing Grace enables me to hear and feel what I need right now.