by Merci Gracia | Aug 25, 2018 | Acceptance
The more aligned we are with the true nature of reality, the simpler life seems. Confused minds cling to their stories and have a personal stake in being right. Misaligned minds think simplicity is shallow or willful ignorance. Convoluted minds create all kinds of...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 31, 2018 | Acceptance
There’s no better way to express your appreciation of someone than to accept them, just as they are. It’s the supreme affirmation of another’s being. To accept them without any qualifiers, disclaimers or edits is love. Judgment and exclusion...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 29, 2018 | Acceptance
When we feel down about the way life is unfolding, it’s crucial not fight to our feelings. Allowing them to be without resistance is the most effective way to evolve through them. If we distract ourselves, argue against them or stuff them, they get energized by...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 15, 2018 | Acceptance, Self Acceptance
There are loads of people doling out advice on how to be more organized and efficient, improve your career trajectory, make more money and have a better relationship. But the only performance that you really need to concern yourself with is how well you’re doing at...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 12, 2018 | Acceptance
It’s normal to become frustrated when things don’t go the way we think they should or when we don’t do as well as we think we should. Fortunately, it’s within our power to stop ‘shoulding’ on ourselves. Instead of editorializing...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 30, 2018 | Acceptance
When you commit to doing your best and letting go of the results, you reap the best of two worlds. Giving it your utmost effort raises your chances of attaining the results you desire and makes you feel good about yourself. Letting go releases you from the burden of...