So I was taking a shower today, and I was reading my body wash. Calm down readers, it's not that type of entry. The body wash is Amazing Grace by Philosophy. It has this lil quip on the front. It was really eye opening. It says:
How you climb up the mountain is just as important as how you get down the mountain. So it is with life, which for many of us becomes one big gigantic test followed by one gigantic lesson. In the end it all comes down to one word~ grace. It's how you accept winning and losing, good luck and bad luck, darkness and light.
Who knew that something so profound could be on a simple body wash. I got to thinking that I can not control other's actions. However I can control my reaction to it. Do I do so with spite and bitterness? Or do I want to portray grace and dignity? That perhaps instead of me feeling reproach and ready for rebuttle, I should feel mercy and forgiveness even when it's less than deserved or not even asked for. For in the long run the only action that will be memorable to me will be my own.
So I finished my shower, feeling more cleansed than ever. Both physically, and mentally. I am definitely going to attempt to follow the amazing grace philosophy.
Oh and incase you were wondering... the body wash itself is wonderful.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Amazing Grace
Posted by Lost Soul at Friday, July 10, 2009
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3 Others Observations:
Awesome Val, I know I could defineatly take your words of wisdom and apply them in my life as well. I'm not quick to forgive!
I tend not to be either, but like I said then only I'm left feeling unhappy and dis-satisfied.
Wow, who knew a shower could be so philosophical? :) Great post!
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