"The gracious person loves without worrying about whether the person he loves is worthy of his love. Or perhaps it would be better to say that the gracious person sees what is valuable in the person he loves, and does not worry about whether it is more or less valuable than what could be found in someone else he might have loved."
-Robert Merrihew Adams
I have a hard time loving people. There are just so many unlovable people out there. It is appropriate then, for this convinction of grace to fall upon me this coming year. I can be so cynical, unforgiving, grudge-holding, and let's be honest, just plain hateful sometimes. What is it in us that creates a gentle spirit. A gracious spirit. How do I learn how to live well by reversing my way of thinking?
A large task ahead of me I'm sure.
Read Rilke if you would like to feel good about yourself.
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