What Grace Means to Me

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Sheldon Neil
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Re: What Grace Means to Me

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Scott Hughes’ *What Grace Means to Me* is an inspiring and thought-provoking exploration of inner strength, resilience, and self-awareness. Through a series of powerful reflections, Hughes delves into the complexities of human nature, offering a blueprint for living with purpose, balance, and grace.

The writing is captivating and deeply philosophical, encouraging readers to confront their own struggles and aspirations. The themes of courage, humility, and perseverance are presented with profound clarity, making this book not just a read but an experience that resonates on a personal level.

This is a must-read for anyone seeking to reflect deeply on their journey and approach life with renewed perspective. Highly recommended for readers of self-improvement and philosophical thought.
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Hughes’ ability to articulate the delicate balance between extremes—confidence without arrogance, kindness without dishonesty, and rebellion without tyranny—stands out as a hallmark of this work. *What Grace Means to Me* is more than a book; it’s a guide to embracing a life of authenticity, self-determination, and peace.
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Karen Montanez
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This poem is a representation of the rules you should set for yourself in your life. This is the key to living a life worth living.
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Post by Renee Migner »

I loved reading this. As someone who is currently going thru something difficult this has inspired me. I believe everyone can benefit from reading the wisdom so beautifully written here.
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Post by Marsha Westbrook »

This so true. Being about who we are and who we want to be. I have struggled with being kind and respectful to some people and in return to be treated disrespectful. It's hard sometimes but with grace we make it through.
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Post by Allyson Jones 3 »

To be yourself without asking others to change.

To encourage, but not push.

To fan the flames of love within your own heart without extinguishing the fire inside your lovers'.

This is like a good ice-breaker exercise to pass around the room as attendees add to to get things started.
It's honest and raw and says a lot about what is going on inside the authors' head as he writes it.
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Malcolm Bartolo
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Post by Malcolm Bartolo »

Inspiring, emotional and with a humanistic value
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DAWN HASCHAK
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Post by DAWN HASCHAK »

I enjoyed it, got me thinking. I felt it was more a short essay type more than a poem. Made some good statements about life.
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Post by Corazon Barile »

This line caught my attention: To be at war in the material world, without losing inner peace. We have to move on purpose but not be consumed by the chaos. It's choosing to act without hate, to defend without vengeance, and to fight with clarity, not anger. It's knowing the storm around you doesn't have to become the storm within you.
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Post by Niyaedmund Joseph »

The poem is good but you should try writing the poems using literature devices like personification because it makes the work worthier! Good Luck
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Post by Tracy Adams 3 »

I love this poem it really gets me. I feel attached to it and I just read it.
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Post by Benita Ogarekpe »

This was beautiful. I think that so many people will find this relatable, because this piece tells of our constant struggle to try and find balance in life. Just beautiful.
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Post by Fbte 465 »

Very thought provoking to me. I loved how it was in depth, but very short. Amazing poem. 8/10, in my opinion. I wish it included more short but provoking sentences. 🙂👏
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Post by Tricia LARKIN »

I feel that if the child pictured actually wrote this, he must have consulted with a parent or adult for help. I know children are smart but i doubt he wrote it himself, Its too good.
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Post by Muna Oluoch »

I find it very inspiring
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