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On the Lookout for Some Grace
“Being really in love with someone is sort of like seeing them the way they ought to be seen.” And the fact that we have this as a very isolated experience, most of us, if we’re lucky enough to have it at all, distracts us from the fact that it is another kind of seeing that has a kind of deep grace built into it.” – Marilynne Robinson, talking about her new book Lila.
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“Deep grace.” I love that. It implies so much…tenderness, temperance, wisdom and a willingness to separate the proverbial chaff from the grain. Not to mention, “deep grace” implies a love of self…first.
I found Robinson’s comment incredibly interesting. And something I hadn’t thought of before. It’s so forgiving and really wonderful.
oh goodness. this made me cry. (in a good way.)
I heard it on the radio yesterday morning, and was so moved.