Transgender GRACE

Happy Friday!

If patience is a virtue then grace is a transgender houseplant. At least that’s the story I’m telling.

On Monday, I finally broke down and decided to bring a little life into my abode; I bought a houseplant. It’s been years since I’ve had one in my apartment. I call her Grace and she’s not like any of the other plants; she’s transgender, born in the wrong plant body. As I wandered around the nursery, she immediately caught my eye. She’s different and I love her just the way she is.

For the past few days, I’ve been talking to her and wishing her goodnights and good mornings. I plan on nurturing and loving her for years to come; I know she’ll do the same for me. I’m looking at her right now and I’m smiling.☺ She’s beautiful! Funny how yesterdays message on my Yogi teabag said, “Grace brings contentment.” How did they know?

For many years now, I’ve been wondering about the word ‘grace.’ If you ask me to define it, I could only say ‘godly.’ But even that doesn’t seem to fit; the word seems so much bigger and greater. One online dictionary has a few definitions. Here are a couple examples: “Seemingly effortless beauty or charm of movement, form, or proportion,” “An excellence or power granted by God,” or “A disposition to be generous or helpful; goodwill.”

For some reason these words just seem like words, they don’t capture the essence of this most miraculous word. I think of it mostly as a state of being, one that is pure, indefinable, and ever changing.

Maybe, this understanding of grace will be a lifelong process that will unfold gently and gracefully. Deepak Chopra writes, “You represent grace through your actions, not as a private possession to be admired behind closed doors.” But I know that having Grace in my apartment will be a constant reminder to go out into the world from a place of grace, whatever it may mean. She’s not mine to possess.

The piece here is titled, “OMG.” Whether in a state of shock, surprise, or awe, we often use this phrase. Oh My God! But if we truly kept our senses open, maybe this OMG thing would happen more often than not. Peace and Blessings!

Have a fantastical weekend. Happy Passover and Happy Easter!