In our opinion, the word “grace” is underrated. And, we don’t mean grace in the sense of being “graceful” (though, that is lovely, as well). We mean to GIVE ourselves “grace.” To bestow COMPASSION upon ourselves. To allow us to FORGIVE ourselves. To let our own self-hate and flagellation be replaced with one word.
Grace can mean many things, but this is a POWERFUL and USEFUL way to interpret the word. Next time you are mad at yourself, beating yourself up, worried about repercussions at work or with family members or friends, remember– give yourself “GRACE.” You are human.
KJ Nasrul is back for a third time on TAWFT! (We LOVE her) discussing the beauty and transformative power of this word.
Allow yourselves grace from your busy schedules and listen!
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About the Guest:
Kimberly "KJ" Nasrul is a licensed psychotherapist and musician nursing an obsession with words, and a gift for making grilled cheese sandwiches. She helps healers and essential frontline workers recover their resilient stories via music, art, and compassionate conversations so that they can continue to uplift and heal their communities.
When she's not planning her next traveling adventure, KJ can be found on her podcast, Stories of Astonishing Light, jamming with musicians, artists, and trailblazers about creativity and mental wellness accessibility for all communities.
She is a Disaster Mental Health Responder (Psychological First Aid) and Quality Improvement Specialist for health privacy.
She is also an avid roller skater. And, LOVELY human.
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About the Show:
There’s a Word For That! is a weekly podcast that centers around a different word or expression each episode. Host Suzanne Dressler believes in pushing the envelope to explore why and how we use words and the ways this impacts our lives. With a diverse assortment of intelligent, creative, and exciting guests, TAWFT! will force you to analyze and consider words in an entirely original and eye-opening way. Even better? NOTHING is off-limits.
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