poise vs. paroxysm
poise (noun) – a dignified, self-confident manner or bearing; steadiness; stability
paroxysm (noun) – a sudden attack or violent expression of a particular emotion or activity
Lead a life full of grace.
Forgive any past disgrace.
None of it may ever erase,
but we can step away from the rat race.
Rise above competitive noise.
Gracefully maintain steady poise.
Embrace life’s many daily joys.
Find its gems, treats, and toys.
What happens when we breed jealousy?
We begin to stir up a stormy sea.
We waste time and energy on lots of what-ifs,
steering ourselves towards precarious cliffs.
Learning to not envy someone else’s blessing is what grace looks like.
-Rupi Kaur
Then you might shout; then you may scream.
Life is not always what it may seem.
Grace grants us leniency from a schism,
so we can then avoid a paroxysm.
We can all do better with grace all around.
It helps us all start fresh on even ground.
Soon we will all be homeward bound.
Forgetting why we ever frowned.
Grace isn’t just something you should give to others. It’s also something you should give to yourself.
-Jeff McClung
Grace embodies many virtues, all-in-one.
Punch this ticket to feel like you have won.
We can all accept it. Grace awaits us all,
so calmly step away and stop your fall.
Listen to the call. Grace cries out for us.
Leave the swamp and enjoy the forest.
Grace gives us moments to relax and rest.
Reset and heal until life’s next test.
Grace does not mean easy but fair.
A free-flowing glide that will not tear.
Grace guides us with seamless serenity.
We should follow it humbly into infinity.
Maybe it is wise. Maybe it is dumb. Time will tell.