by Merci Gracia | Jun 22, 2012 | Acceptance, Anger, Focus, Suffering
You’d probably be shocked if you knew how many times you’ve taken offense when none was intended. Sometimes it may have been because of sloppy communication, other times inaccurate hearing…sometimes maybe just a little oversensitivity. All of these...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 19, 2012 | Acceptance, Choices, Conscious, Feelings
Your circumstances don’t cause the way you feel, your thinking does. No matter how appropriate a feeling may seem for the situation you’re in, it’s very empowering to realize that it’s your interpretation that created the feeling. If you could...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 11, 2012 | Acceptance, Challenges, Conscious, Miracles, Self-Awareness, Solutions, Understanding
When you’re given a challenge in life, don’t immediately try to solve it or get rid of it. It’s there for a reason. Find out how it’s for you. Life doesn’t make mistakes. Messages often continue to be delivered until you open to hearing...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 7, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Beliefs, Conscious, Happiness, Intention
Do you ever find yourself responding harshly or defensively when you feel attacked or treated unfairly by others? No matter how clumsy, thoughtless or rude their behavior seems, deep down their intention is to make themselves feel good. Remember their behavior has...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 6, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Ease, Effort, Happiness, Perception
The idea that you need to be perfect (at anything) is bound to make you feel bad. Since the definition of perfection evolves, it will always be an elusive target. If you’re dissatisfied because you fail to meet your own expectations, don’t conclude that...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 3, 2012 | Acceptance, Compassion, Love, Self-Awareness
No matter what’s going on, your interpretation tells you more about you than it does about the situation. Your view of the world is a reflection of your internal state. When you’re emotionally healthy, you see others through the eyes of compassion. If you...