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Have You Ever Used the Expression "Grand Rising"?

Written by Victor Perton | Jan 14, 2024 7:53:15 PM

Until recently, I had not heard the greeting “Grand Rising.”

It is often used as an alternative to “good morning”, especially in spiritual, wellness and social media communities. The phrase carries a sense of intention. It suggests that the new day is not just beginning. We are rising into it.

I like that.

Language matters. The way we greet one another can set the tone for the whole conversation. That is why I often encourage people to replace the routine question “How are you?” with something more uplifting, such as:

“What’s been the best thing in your day?”

That small change opens a different kind of conversation. It invites people to notice what is good, meaningful, surprising or hopeful.

“Grand Rising” works in a similar way. It is a greeting with energy. It brings a little more mindfulness, warmth and optimism into the start of the day.

As coach Scott “Q” Marcus says, “when one greets the day with ‘grand rising,’ it is sending a message of positivity and optimism.”

That is the power of optimistic language. A simple phrase can lift attention, shift mood, and remind us that every day begins with possibility.

 

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