The Daily Stoic BONUS | An Important Message About Grace & Forgiveness
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Nov 27, 2025 
Julia Baird, an Australian journalist and author known for her compelling works like Victoria: The Queen, joins to discuss the profound concepts of grace and forgiveness. She emphasizes that true grace is a challenging process requiring repeated efforts, not just polite gestures. The conversation highlights the limits of forgiveness, balancing self-protection and justice. Baird shares impactful stories, including one about Lincoln, and delves into restorative justice, illustrating how confronting painful truths can lead to healing and liberation.
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Act Generously To Regain Control
- When overwhelmed by the world's problems, do something kind for someone else to regain control and perspective.
- Consider donating or helping others as a direct, controllable way to do good.
Moral Acts Evoke Awe More Than Scenery
- Witnessing moral beauty in others often produces awe more than natural phenomena do, according to research cited by Julia Baird.
- Acts of quiet sacrifice by leaders can shift whole cultures without fanfare.
Grace As A Transformative Moral Force
- Grace is a powerful moral force that often appears as forgiveness of those who have treated you badly.
- Such acts shift observers and can change culture by inspiring others to act generously.
