What Grace Means to Me

Brenda Jackson 9 · Post by **Brenda Jackson 9** » 11 Jul 2025, 14:27

Great guidelines to live by. But honestly do not agree with treating today as rock bottom. I have experienced many rock bottom days but the majority are really days I feel blessed and thankful for my experiences. I acknowledge the bad and truly appreciate the good days. God is too good not to appreciate good things and days.

Lucy agada · Post by **Lucy agada** » 11 Jul 2025, 15:34

Your words paint a profound journey of balance and self-mastery. It's a beautiful reflection on how to navigate life's complexities with grace and wisdom. The lines captures the essence of growth without losing touch with humanity and compassion

Jordyn Keeler 1 · Post by **Jordyn Keeler 1** » 14 Jul 2025, 03:55

I guess the poem is about being the best person you can be.
But what does "To rarely choose to do, but to do your best when you do." mean?
Wouldn't rarely choosing to do something mean the person in question is lazy?

Subodh Joshi 1 · Post by **Subodh Joshi 1** » 14 Jul 2025, 07:38

This poem is both bold and balanced — a powerful definition of grace without sugarcoating it.

I especially resonated with:
“To choose to make where you are now your personal rock bottom before hitting actual rock bottom.”

That one line alone reflects so much wisdom — reminding us that grace often shows up before devastation, not after.

Thank you, Scott, for putting such complex emotional discipline into simple, impactful lines.

– Subodh Joshi

Deepika singh 15 · Post by **Deepika singh 15** » 14 Jul 2025, 08:16

Scott Hughes’ poem What Grace Means to Me is a thoughtful and layered exploration of the human condition, wrapped in the concept of “grace.” It reads like a modern philosophical meditation, shaped by the tension between opposites—strength and softness, action and restraint, presence and detachment.

Prakhar Saxena 1 · Post by **Prakhar Saxena 1** » 14 Jul 2025, 10:34

The poem expresses that grace is a soft but steady light that uplifts the soul, helps navigate life's struggles, and reminds us that we are never truly alone.

Daisy Contreras 2 · Post by **Daisy Contreras 2** » 14 Jul 2025, 10:45

A thoughtful take on what it means to live with grace, strength, and balance. It’s simple but deep, and really makes you reflect on how you live your life.

Mary Oguntoyinbo · Post by **Mary Oguntoyinbo** » 14 Jul 2025, 15:29

It was a beautiful read. It inspired my heart. Thank you.

A R 31 · Post by **A R 31** » 14 Jul 2025, 22:22

This is a truly moving poem. I love it!

A R 31 · Post by **A R 31** » 14 Jul 2025, 22:23

Truly an extraordinary piece.

Dr Shaheda Tabassum · Post by **Dr Shaheda Tabassum** » 15 Jul 2025, 00:17

This poem is so thoughtful and the words echo for long. The message conveyed through this poem is commendable and inspiring! To be selfless in a world full of chaos is indeed a brave attempt.
Thank you.

Jasmeen Kaur 29 · Post by **Jasmeen Kaur 29** » 15 Jul 2025, 02:10

"The poem "What Grace Means to Me" is insightful and exquisitely written. Through striking contrasts, such as strength without aggression, love without blind trust, and confidence without arrogance, Scott Hughes encapsulates the essence of grace. Each line serves as a gentle reminder to live a balanced, purposeful, and emotionally mature life. Despite being brief, it has a profound effect."

Philip Kowidi · Post by **Philip Kowidi** » 15 Jul 2025, 12:48

"To be motivated, but not greedy".Greed can be addictive. It never satisfies but leads to more cravings

Pearl Leshabane · Post by **Pearl Leshabane** » 15 Jul 2025, 13:57

What is being asked here is that can we be truly happy and at peace without facing big challenges?

This piece encourages individuals to find peace and grow from within, without needing hard times.

Kavenia Holland · Post by **Kavenia Holland** » 21 Jul 2025, 04:15

l just love your piece like majic.

Scott wrote: ↑14 Jan 2021, 12:22 I hope you like it!

What Grace Means to Me
by Scott Hughes

To be extremely confident, but not at all arrogant.

To be brave, but not fearless.

To be stoically tough, but not painless.

To be inspired, but not restless.

To have calm endurance without laziness.

To be motivated, but not greedy.

To have fun in this life, without addiction, attachment, or desperate clinginess.

To love and appreciate, without jealousy, cowardly possessiveness, or controlling anger.

To be alive, but not discontent.

To be content, but not dead.

To live as a mortal human, without becoming only human.

To treat your flesh as your temple, but not your true self.

To be at war in the material world, without losing inner peace.

To be kind, but not dishonest.

To love and forgive unconditionally, but only trust intelligently.

To be assertive, but not aggressive.

To forcefully defend your own as needed, but not offensively attack others.

To set boundaries without crossing boundaries.

To be rebellious and free, but not a tyrant.

To pick your battles stingily, but fight the battles you pick with incredible stubborn determination.

To rarely choose to do, but to do your best when you do.

To be stubbornly decisive and self-determined, but accepting of that which you cannot control.

To do your best with the metaphorical cards you’re dealt, without trying to change the cards at all.

To do, without trying.

To achieve ultimate inner peace without having to first suffer ultimate outward devastation.

To choose to make where you are now your personal rock bottom before hitting actual rock bottom.

To choose to turn your life around before it is too late and there is no life left to turn around.

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