What blend of 'thought' and 'action' produce the sweet contentment that gifts one graciousness?
I have witnessed such greatness, such goodness, such beauty... in the eyes of those who have time to visit without looking at watches they don' t own...without hurrying to tidy up things they don't have...without wondering what others will think...because they are thrilled to have someone come into their cement home so they can insist that we sit on their best Water jug or Rice bucket or Chair...and they look into our eyes and speak and listen kindly...
what is that blend of 'being'...
and did they come or become that way?
I know it's not about age, money, status, or circumstance. I have known gracious people in every place I have ever lived...being near twenty places now. Graciousness is a curious and delicious thing to me and I love to meet people like that. Are some born with the gift that is born of gratitude? Does one smile their way into such flight? Must graciousness be caught by running after it with jar and lid in hand, or perhaps it flutters around until landing lightly on calmness...rewarding the giving heart with it's peace?
what is that blend of 'being'...
and did they come or become that way?
I know it's not about age, money, status, or circumstance. I have known gracious people in every place I have ever lived...being near twenty places now. Graciousness is a curious and delicious thing to me and I love to meet people like that. Are some born with the gift that is born of gratitude? Does one smile their way into such flight? Must graciousness be caught by running after it with jar and lid in hand, or perhaps it flutters around until landing lightly on calmness...rewarding the giving heart with it's peace?
Some
lives seem sewn together with one of my favorite scriptures: Isaiah
32:17
3 comments:
I wanted to eat your words they sounded so good! I love the last longer paragraph. I am printing it off and putting it on my fridge. This goes right along with my new years resolution! Thank you!
what Elisa said. That's some amazing writing right there! I want to know the answer too. It's my main goal in life. Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm capable of it and am doubtful that I will ever achieve it. But for some brief moments I know that I am and am determined that I will :)
If there is anyone I've ever known who exemplifies the epitome of graciousness, it has to be you, Brenda.
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