This week our Lenten reflections focus on treasuring grace. When I am told to focus on grace, I am immediately reminded of others who need for me to show grace. I seldom think about the grace I need to show to myself. My young friend Kristin posted this sign on her blog many weeks back, and it made me stop and think. What is it that distinguishes self-love from self-centeredness? I think the answer is wrapped up in a deeper understanding of God's immeasurable grace. Does God really love me? Do I? Why are we so hard on ourselves some days?
My daughter is training for a triathlon and has followed up learning to run (the last 2 months) with learning to swim (starting today). Yes, she knew how to run before, but not how to run. And yes, I enrolled her in swimming lessons as a child, but she doesn't yet know how to swim. It is so easy when we are pushing ourselves into new territory to be down on ourselves. To wonder why we aren't better at what we are trying to do. To criticize our own efforts, feel defeated before we've half begun. I am so incredibly proud of her attitude displayed on her blog. What a brave woman ... just jumping right in to the deep end and trusting her body and her will to take her further than she knew she could go.
Be nice to yourself today.
1 comment:
Awww Mom. That's so nice. :) It's been a really amazing journey and the ripple effect on the people I love has been even more incredible. So proud of you and your walking, and Kristin and her 5k training. It's a brave new world.
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