Hello—
How has November been treating you so far? Are you starting to get ready for the holiday season?
I don't know about where you live, yet in NYC, there are already Christmas trees and ornaments in the stores. They literally appeared overnight once the last trick or treater had left the neighborhood.
Since we seem to go from festivities for The Great Pumpkin right to wish lists for Santa, there's no wonder we feel even more pressure to exhibit "good cheer".
In light of this compression of time and the effect it can have on us, this week I decided to take a look at how grudges can be perceived and how we might add just a bit of grace to our day to day lives.
"Grudge?" (1:52)—Often when someone says we're holding a grudge against them, we're really just holding them accountable for their choices and behavior. It may be a fine line, yet it's a big difference and one worth noting. (YouTube Link or Facebook Link)
"Grace Notes" (2:28)—Where are the grace notes in your life? While not essential, they can certainly center you, add elegance to a moment and reflect your style in a given situation. (YouTube Link or Facebook Link)
How do these pieces land with you? What are your thoughts? Please share your insights with us.
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In the meantime, may you hold someone accountable without holding a grudge while you also allow grace notes to enhance your day.
Thanks much.
Until next time—
Cheers,
Steph
