"Grace" is a graceful word. When
we pray, we say "grace". When we speak of behavior, we talk of
graceful behavior. Even postures are graceful ... or not. The walk is called
graceful. What is this grace we refer to?
It is definitely something positive. A
refined trait if you will. I think of alignment to the universe when I think of
grace. And when we are graceful, our physical system is aligned. And our mental
and emotional systems are also aligned.
Sophistication is sometimes used as a
synonym for grace. I remember the one role model of grace that we admired as
kids was Maharani Gayatri Devi. She was grace personified in every way.
Today, we hardly value that old world
concept of grace. Grace in conducting yourself, in dressing, in speaking to
everyone with poise and warmth, in being hospitable to each one, to exhibit
qualities of kindness and gentle generosity, to treat everyone equally... all
this is a part and parcel of grace to me, a rare gem in a casket of personality.
Surekha Kothari
surekhakothari.wordpress.com
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