Experiential openness is essential as a first step toward self integration with the other and even with seeming opposites. You can’t begin to let an actual, wanted or intended experience happen without opening yourself up to it, and continuous openness is the essence of gracious flow as in the active form of love also known as loving. Gratitude is the wonderful and nourishing beginning to spiritual growth.
Coincidentally, this is why the 50% Discount/Rebate policies at retail sale and at point of loan signing are so potentially powerful. They are a daily, universally participated in activity and continuous opportunity to evoke gratitude.
Aspects of grace. The stepping stones of happiness, inner strength and the truest of outer progress.