No Other Way

by Merci Gracia | Oct 2, 2011 | Acceptance, Self-Awareness, Understanding

It’s erroneous to think you could have done something differently than you did. Every circumstance in your life led to that behavior. While you might see how you would choose differently in the future, don’t waste a moment in regret. Now you know better,...

Cultivate Tolerance

by Merci Gracia | Sep 30, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Balance, Discernment, Loose, Perception, Relax

Imagine what it would be like if everyone had the same political views as you. If things didn’t go well, who could you blame? If you think you could run the world perfectly, isn’t it irresponsible to not do everything you can do to become the ruler of it?...

Cheap Thrills

by Merci Gracia | Sep 28, 2011 | Acceptance, Compassion, Self-Awareness, Understanding

When you find yourself harshly judging someone, quickly ask your Inner Peace Maker to transform the thought into one of tolerance and understanding. Judgments make you feel temporarily superior, but before you know what hit you, the judgment boomerangs right back at...

Happiness First

by Merci Gracia | Sep 22, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Grace, Happiness, Harmony, Joy, Peace, Perception, Present moment

Don’t pin your happiness on some arbitrary standard… “I’ll feel good when…” Feeling good is a choice you make each moment. Jump into feeling good now. Then go after your goals. Feel it first. Merci

Kindness Pays Off

by Merci Gracia | Sep 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Compassion, Kindness, Perception, Relax

Do you have an ongoing critical narrative or find fault often? What you judge in others shows you what you don’t accept in yourself. The kinder you are to yourself, the more compassion you feel for everyone. The lovin’ starts within....

Good Mood

by Merci Gracia | Sep 18, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Grateful, Happiness, Peace, Present moment

Get in a good mood now. How? Accept what’s happening in this moment just as it is. Take a deep breath and think of something you’re grateful for. Feel it in your body and… Smile Merci