On the weekends, I have a gig as a DJ at car show events. I love coming up with a playlist and watching the people both young and old start to dance! This is one example of how music plays a big role in my life. It can be striking to notice how one song can have a large impact in a moment of connection.
This week I was struck by a song called State of Grace by the artist Seal. The words and music seemed to capture the deep desire I have been experiencing. The better version of myself is more a question of stability created by a state of being. Whether my emotional and mental state is happiness or despair, it is important for me to know. My self-awareness can help me reach a certain level of emotional regulation. From that position, I am poised to express a state of grace.
Part of the song goes like this: Look at the past. No savoir-faire. No that’s not us. Oh but I can’t seem to find my state of grace. Who knows tomorrow may never come. One touch, one look that is all it takes. These things forever change us. No savoir-faire. Look at the past.
My wordsmith self had to look deeper (tee hee). The word savoir-faire comes from the French phrase which means “knowing how to do”. It represents having the confidence, capacity, and ability for appropriate action. It is the French way to describe a polished sureness by knowing what to say or do. Then there is a sense of timing with when and how to do or what to say in social situations. Now that would be a state of grace! Let’s get more on the subject from the whispers of spirit on the meaning of savoir-faire:
Maintaining a state of grace is dependent on atonement. The willingness to face a past injury or action is on the path of higher learning. To acknowledge the moment when separation from love occurred creates a choice. One can choose to make repairs based on the perception of an offense. Or, one can choose to ignore the opportunity that comes with confronting the past.
Facing a moment of misalignment is the first step toward resolution. To step into the past is movement in the direction of human potential. Toxic debris lost in the human energy system must be discovered to experience relief. Letting go of the burdens created by previous actions is the cleansing that leads to self-love.
The mind must be free of emotional residue to be fully alert and anchored in the moment. A mind that is free knows how to maintain a state of grace. A heart that is open can breathe confidence into action. A spirit unencumbered by attachments is in touch with divine timing. It is the balance of mind, body, and spirit that holds the key to higher states of being.
A soul seeking love gets pulled into certain situations for growth and development. Human life on Earth presents the natural environment for learning discernment. The seeker established the path they must travel as art of the incarnation process. Humans must face a sometimes harsh reality to understand dharma. Where love is the priority, grace will follow the light of truth found in every reality. Falling in love with your life is creating savoir-faire.
Bring joy, ease suffering and create beauty, then dance like you mean it!
Blessings, Russell
To be normal, to be at home in the world, with a prospect of power, usefulness, or success, the person must have that imaginative insight into other minds that underlies tact and savoir-faire, morality and beneficence. This insight involves sophistication, some understanding and sharing of the clandestine impulses of human nature.
Charles Horton Cooley
Is this card for you?
This card carries a heartfelt message just for you, dear empath. Embracing your sensitivity is not merely an acceptance of your fate; it is the key to unlocking the incredible gifts you possess. Feeling the emotions of others can sometimes feel like navigating a labyrinth, leaving you puzzled about the source of their pain.
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