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CALM THOUGHTS...............................


For as long as I can remember
I have been searching for Grace.

It has been right here all along...not something to be plucked up somewhere along this ever-winding trail we call life.

But right here~~just waiting to be found.....With a racing mind it will forever elude me. A still mind offers up the prize.  Calm thoughts always have a beginning and an end.

It is the space between the end and the next beginning where Grace is offered.

I pay attention.....
I find Grace........

Have a beautiful day.

Jo
Photo:  WISE WOMEN

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  1. NanaDianaJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    Oh- to be full of grace each and every moment of life........xo Diana

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  2. Debra She Who SeeksJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:56 AM

    Yes indeed . . . and what a perfect photo!

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  3. Red Rose AlleyJanuary 2, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Hello Jo,
    Yes, Grace is a special gift, and it is something that I appreciate very much.

    Thank you for your visit and for your prayer for my brother-in-law. You have such a lovely blog, and when I came over here, I instantly felt peace and beauty.

    I hope you visit us again, and Happy New Year.

    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

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  4. JeanieJanuary 2, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    Grace is one of my favorite words and states of being. How wonderful to find it.

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  5. FlowerLady LorraineJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    Grace is so wonderful, and I am very thankful for it in my life.

    May I in turn be gracious to others.

    FlowerLady

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  6. valerietilsten59.blogspot.comJanuary 4, 2014 at 3:54 AM

    Calm and grace , I do believe come with through the passing of the years.
    When peace along with grace comes into our hearts.. I think we see things in a different light.
    A good light. Its a loving feeling.
    wishing you love ,grace and peace Jo.
    love val xxxx
    ps.. I love your side bar photos..they are stunning

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  7. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    "It is the space between the end and the next beginning where Grace is offered."
    I love this! Having been with my dad as he took his last breath Dec 19th, this has helped bring me some peace. I know he found grace.....
    Thank you Jo for being here with all your beauty xox

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  8. Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra StitcheriesJanuary 4, 2014 at 3:53 PM

    Totally agree Jo....still the mind but often had to do!

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  9. Here I Am CarrieJanuary 9, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    I have always loved this photo. It is so calming. Yes one must still there mind and be quiet to find grace.

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