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When Anne Barry Jolles hit an insurmountable wall in her life, \u201csomething\u201d within told her that she needed to enter into \u201ca state of grace.\u201d<\/p>\n

Not knowing what she was entering into, it soon transformed her life\u00a0\u2014 and now thousands of other lives around the world. The one thing they all have in common, is the concept and practice which came to her in the midst of her personal trials: learning how to walk the Grace Trail<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Walking off their wars<\/strong><\/p>\n

When her son was serving in Afghanistan, she recalls listening to a documentary on the Appalachian trail. What particularly piqued her interest was to learn that many of the trekkers were returned vets who were \u201cwalking off their wars.\u201d<\/p>\n

Walking the trail had become their release valve in times of immense emotional turmoil and uncertainty.<\/p>\n

In that moment Anne was inspired to create and walk her own \u201cGrace Trail\u201d to health, happiness and the path in life she felt called to walk\u00a0\u2014 with conviction and purpose.<\/p>\n

G.R.A.C.E<\/strong><\/p>\n

Not living close to the Appalachian Trail or the Pacific Rim Trail on the West Coast, Anne decided to create her own trail near her home in Plymouth, MA.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/youtu.be\/fe3m8DIwDww<\/a><\/p>\n

She studded the trail with key \u201csignposts\u201d to grace in one\u2019s life . .<\/p>\n

G\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 What am I Grateful<\/strong> for at this moment in my life? How might I express this gratitude on a daily basis? Am I living my life in a \u201cspirit of gratitude?\u201d What amazing, inspirational energy can be unlocked when I do?<\/p>\n

R<\/strong> \u2013 \u00a0What do I need to Release<\/strong> in my life? A relationship that, notwithstanding my fullest participation and attention, has died a natural death? A grievance or resentment that has me perpetually imprisoned? Or a job that is killing me?<\/p>\n

A<\/strong> \u2013 What do I need to Accept<\/strong> in my life right now? What or with whom do I need to find my peace?<\/p>\n

C<\/strong> \u2013 How can I best Challenge<\/strong> myself now? To really grow . . to achieve spiritual self-mastery? To be the best that I know I can be in this lifetime.<\/p>\n

E<\/strong> \u2013 What are the infinite possibilities in life that await my full Embrace<\/strong>? Options I haven\u2019t yet considered or explored? The informed and compassionate advice of a trusty mentor? Or the cornucopia of possibilities that lie before me, if I would only open my eyes.<\/p>\n

No Limits<\/strong><\/p>\n

The beauty of Anne Barry Jolles\u2019 Grace Trail, is that it can be practiced anywhere in any environment.<\/p>\n

On the beach, in your local park, in your journal or on retreat. The location or method you use to enter into this \u201cstate of grace\u201d matters little. What is key is that you take the time to deeply immerse yourself in the tenets of her simple, practical and inspirational teaching.<\/p>\n

This simple spiritual practice might just hold the key to getting your life back on track.<\/p>\n

I know I\u2019m glad I stumbled on this trail. I hope you are too!<\/p>\n

Cover Photo: Pixabay.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"