In a reading from Pocketful of Miracles Joan Borysenko reminds us that grace is a gift. It is independent of our good works or our failings. She goes on to cite the words of a Hindu master: the winds of grace are blowing all the time – we just need to raise our sails.
Graceful living combines awareness, intention and action. Awareness is being mindful of what is going on around us and what our bodies are telling us. Anyone who has sailed knows the importance of being attentive to the presence, force and direction of the wind.
Intention is setting the destination. It may be to complete a project due at the end of the week. It may be to embark on a journey of many months or even the rest of our life.
However, unless we take action, unless we raise our sails, we will not harness the winds of grace. Stuck in our doldrums we will miss the gifts the universe offers us.
What does it mean for you to raise your sails today?
sacredlead 
Love the image – thanks.
And thanks for helping to provide the experience on the Reach.
Thanks for sharing the Winds of Grace. Bob’s continuous struggle with cancer has given us a gift … an intense awareness of the sweetness of life in the ordinary everyday … moments of grace.
The two of you are an inspiration to all of us in the way you continue to raise your sails. Blessings.
Spread my Wings and Soar !!!
…on the Wings of a Horse!
Bob . . .
Pam Garramone, head of the Boston PFLAG, has a sign on her office wall : grace happens. True, in my experience. And sometimes I don’t even have to raise a sail, but just receive it, gratefully.
Paul
Great awareness!