#gritandgrace

Classical ballet taught her to smile while breaking her own bones into better shapes; look closely, the elegance is only pain that finally learned good manners.

This picture reminds me of all the fine details that’s so important in Bodybuilding. The more I continue on in this sport, the more I realize the importance of details, symmetry, balance, timing and most of all patience. The hundreds of hours in the gym and most importantly out of the gym that contributes to a physique is so critical. All of these ingredients are needed all while trying to balance life. . . When I first started in the quarantine, it was pretty challenging finding the connection to my muscle using bands. I focused on slowly moving through the rep to find the muscle I wanted to contest. It definitely took time to get used to. I’ve learned to think about muscle movements, what is activating or what muscle is engaging too much. This makes all the difference in the world with muscle development, balance and making sure I get the most out of each rep. . . In life or in Bodybuilding, change never comes quickly or easily. Today and always, we must celebrate ourselves! Celebrate our changes, the strength it takes to change, and the courage that it takes to do so. . . “Bodybuilding is an art, your body is the canvas, weights are your brush and nutrition is your paint. We all have the ability to turn a self-portrait into a masterpiece.” -Kai Greene. . . 📸 @auroraphoto . . #sarahschillingfitness #grit #grace #gritandgrace #fitness #backday #gracefultransformations #relentless #personaltrainer #nutrition #bodybuilding #fitnesslife #lifestyle #coaching #journey #gymmotivation #transformation #athomeworkouts. (at Danbury, Connecticut) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCPv6M4ATE0/?igshid=1j75oq003ikuq

chanced upon zinemaking recently so i thought i would start making a zine since this portion of the commentary exalting Jesus in exodus left quite an impression on me (and i honestly think that mini zines are pretty cute heh). this one’s about idolatry. i know it isn’t a topic most people would like to talk about, and even i was pretty certain idolatry wasn’t a part of my life. until i realised that don’t have to be worshipping literal, physical idols to be caught up in idolatry. in fact, the many times i sought comfort, satisfaction and whatever only Christ can give me from something else, i was actually idolising that thing. it can be pretty disconcerting and shocking, and we might have difficulties admitting it at times, but it’s true. so here’s some ideas i compiled from the commentary on how to conquer the idols in our hearts! ultimately, it all boils down to us beholding Christ and not giving in to our fleeting feelings. may we always remember to worship only the one true King and give Him our undivided devotion.

Reposted from @quotabelle (@get_regrann) - “The true measure of all our actions is how long the good in them lasts.” ~ Queen Elizabeth ll . . Ignore the noise and push through the hurdles to keep working toward a legacy worth leaving. . #BeautifullySaid by #queenelizabeth #monarch #britishroyalty #gritandgrace #quotabelle - #regrann https://www.instagram.com/p/B3U_0wWlqek/?igshid=18lyyho7nd79r

Without black, no color has any depth. But if you mix black with everything, suddenly there's shadow - no, not just shadow, but fullness. You've got to be willing to mix black into your palette if you want to create something that's real. ~ Amy Grant #canadiancreatives #gritandgrace #portrait #strobepro #canon #depth #playingintheshadows (at Edmonton, Alberta)

"Grit is that 'extra something' that separates the most successful people from the rest. It's the passion, perseverance, and stamina that we must channel in order to stick with our dreams until they become a reality."-Travis Bradberry Photo: Ambassador @jasmineheartc ・・・ #gritandgrace #browngirlsdoballet #browngirlsdoballetambassador #jasminecruz #morningmotivation

📸 Aaron Kotowski