I believe there is true grace in receiving.
In being open to needing.
It takes courage.
Bravery
To let others know you need.
And to accept the kindness
The strength
The fortitude
The generosity
The love
Of others-
When you are in need.
To hold you up.
To keep you together.
This
Is the power of grace.
And the truth of humanity.
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Thank you for the reminder that gracious receiving is a gift one gives to the giver, Colleen.
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That’s a lovely way to say it Russ.
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I agree.
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You are right, Colleen.
I find it difficult to ask for help, but have been needed to do for the last half year in several situations. Learned by that too.
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Our lessons are often hard learned Irene.
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very true, and so hard to do at times –
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Amen Beth.
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Your words have given me Liquid Joy again, With so much grace in your soul, you could also be my gracious lady’s twin too. xx
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You Ivor, are such a tender soul. I take this as the highest compliment ever.
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😊 I’m so pleased and honoured 😊
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Very true
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Thank you Charlotte Q.
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Indeed, MBC.
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😀 We all need this.
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This is so true! I was thinking about this the other day. There is strength in humility.
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Giving and receiving makes us stronger as people. 🙂
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Yes, that’s true.
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True!!
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I appreciate the focus on grace in accepting, Colleen. So often I’m more inclined to “steel myself” and think in terms of courage. At times, asking and hoping for someone to walk beside us in a season or circumstance is disappointing. And then it really takes grace to accept that sometimes we are disappointed. Lots to think about here! Thank you.
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You just gave ‘me’ more to think about with this comment. Thank you. We learn together.
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True again
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Thank you again 🙂
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so very true! Do you need anything Colleen?
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How kind of you to ask. No, I am well 🙂 Thank you!
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In learning to take care of myself, I have learned to ask for help and say I can’t do it all.
Just beautiful Colleen.
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Thank you MM, I swear, this is an on-going, never fully realized lesson in my life. 🙂
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it´s very hard to ask for help, but it is really true that the helping hand will be the one who gets also a lot by helping!
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Yes! 🙂
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True, it was a deep long journey for me to be open to receive.
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I still travel that journey Infinite. 🙂
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I am still travelling too 🙂 Just that the gates that were shut too tight are now open and tasting the receiving. It was a long way there.
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I know the weariness of this kind of travel Infinite. Thank you for being with me on my travels.
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Your work adds lightness to this travel 🙂
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Thank you Infinite. Thank you.
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Always welcome 🙂
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Many thanks for the power and grace of your posts, Colleen. We are lucky to receive them.
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I really appreciate this, and you, Ann.
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Pride sometimes prevents taking gracefully. I think the giver sometimes needs to be either anonymous or sneaky in the dropping off checks, cash or food. . .
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Pride can be as tricky as those previously mentioned molehills, to navigate.
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A lovely message Colleen!!
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Thank you Lynn 🙂
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And the truth of humility.
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Amen.
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How true dear friend. If you are in need of anything and if I can possibly be of help, just let me know.
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You are very kind Robin. I actually wrote this a few years ago and did a rewrite/post. It just spoke to me when I read it again. Gave me some peace. Thank you for your reaching out. ❤
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Anytime 🙂
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Totally agree – it’s a powerful moment when someone strong, but in need, accepts your help.
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And vice versa, that we accept. Thank you BCM. 🙂
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