by Merci Gracia | Feb 17, 2012 | Acceptance, Conditioning, Forgiveness, Perception
Forgiveness is necessary until you understand that nothing could have happened other than it did. Peace results from letting go of the thought that someone could have wronged you. When you drop that baggage, there’s nothing to forgive. Goodbye victimhood. Hello...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 16, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Compassion, Create, Patience
When someone in your life creates drama and you engage, you fan the flames of conflict. However, if you understand that it’s not personal and not your problem, you’ll diffuse their energy. When there’s nothing to push against, the issue will fall...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 12, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Beliefs, Choices, Control, Ease, interpretation, Problems, Relax
Accepting what’s happening in the moment grants you the serenity that eludes those who are in resistance. A fulfilling and joyful life entails accepting the reality of what is, and then taking action based on what you’d like to see. The final ingredient is...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 10, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Choices, Focus, Intention, Perception, Understanding
What you focus your energy on determines the results. Focus on a fear, you feel anxiety. Concentrate on a problem, it becomes magnified. Contemplate your love, it grows. Search for a solution, you find it. Only you control the direction of your attention. Right?...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 8, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Change, Choices, Perception, Problems, Self-Awareness, Understanding
If someone’s behavior is bugging you, remember that your reaction is based on the way you’re framing the situation. Others may see no problem. Whatever the ultimate truth, you’ve got several options: 1) ask them to change; 2) distance yourself; or 3)...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 7, 2012 | Acceptance, Self-Awareness, Understanding, Wisdom
If you want to step up to the next level in any area of your life, you have to face and change whatever thinking is keeping you where you are now. It’s not always comfortable or pleasant, but it’s the fire that makes the metal strong. Forge ahead....