WHAT IS IT?
The State of Grace Document is a new way to build, sustain and transition business and personal relationships with trust and respect. You personally write it along with those involved, preferably at the beginning of the relationship. It captures what draws each individual to the situation, your personal preferences and expectations; and it provides a path back to peace if the need arises. It is often being used to replace or enhance traditional legal contracts.
THE 5 COMPONENTS OF A STATE OF GRACE DOCUMENT
1. The Story of Us — Share what draws you to these people and this situation.
2. Interaction Styles and Warning Signs — The “blueprint of me,” how I work best, what I look like on a good day/bad day, and what I might need that I couldn’t ask for in the moment.
3. Expectations — Core values and non-negotiables, the structure you need to create and sustain this relationship.
4. Questions to Return to Peace — A tool to return to peace if the need arises, makes the difficult times shorter and easier.
5. Long-Term Timeframe — How long you’re willing to go before you make peace. An agreement of no outright harm, a willingness to keep an open window if the unimaginable happens.
WHO'S USING IT AND WHEN
The State of Grace Document is currently being used in communities, corporations, small businesses, non-profits, government agencies, churches, families, schools, between boards of directors, project teams, coalitions, business partners, couples, friends, siblings, etc. in countries around the world. Because it is a framework upon which to share the “blueprint of me” with others, it can be used within any relationship situation that exists, and with as many people as are involved. It creates effortless communication and easy day-to-day interactions that reduce stress and enhance overall emotional and physical health. People around the globe say it is an idea whose time has come.
Visit the website (www.StateOfGraceDocument.com) to download sample Documents and learn to create your own.
Comments (3)
I had the good fortune to learn about the State of Grace Document and participate in a workshop with Maureen and Zelle in a very small and intimate setting. I know use this to work with couples and this tool is invaluable to help people understand each other and learn to relate to each other with greater integrity and respect in any relationship. AS a facilitator, I learn more about myself and everyone I work with and become more keenly atuned to how to work with each individual. This tool would be extraordinarily helpful and I strongly recommend it!!!
One of the things I am really enjoying about this web site despite the very low level of participation is all the new stuff I am learning. Your State of Grace document is remarkable, and also points out that we need two Truth and Reconciliation Commissions, one for all that has been done domestically to the Native Americans, Americans of African descent, other immigrant groups as well as the poor abused by the power holders; and one for all that has been done to the rest of the world "in our name."
Voted for this, truth and understanding are lacking in our government, this helps. Thank you.
This is a powerful tool for transforming personal and business relationships. We're all aware of the inhibiting influence of standard contracts that are based on the assumption that the other party cannot be trusted. State of Grace documents offer the option of entering into agreements with others with an acceptance of the idea that both parties are more interested in working things out with each other than in becoming destructive if things don't always go well. Check this out....