by Merci Gracia | Jun 29, 2011 | Acceptance, Compassion, Forgiveness, Honesty, Kindness, Perception, Self-Awareness, Understanding
Nothing anyone ever does is about you. When you get this, the idea of forgiveness is a moot point. If someone offends you, take a moment to question if you’re really just angry with yourself for being in the situation in the first place. Then let yourself off...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 22, 2011 | Acceptance, Compassion, Forgiveness, Love, Self-Awareness, Understanding
When you make a mistake, are you kind and loving to yourself? If things aren’t going your way can you remain neutral or do you slump into a funk? Do you act in ways that benefit you? When you’re the kind of person you want to have as a best friend, you...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Balance, Compassion, Discernment, Kindness, Love, Perception, Understanding
It’s easy to feel compassion and empathy for people you identify with. But what about the rest? When you realize the truth that your judgments are really more about you than they are about them, you lighten up. Increased self-awareness takes the place of...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 18, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Balance, Ease, Fear, Focus
If you find yourself in a sour mood or notice something tugging at you slightly below the surface, try this easy technique for relief. Stop what you’re doing for a moment, pay attention to your body, and just notice how it feels. When you face a feeling head on...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 14, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Truth
When you accept total responsibility for your experience of life, you benefit in two ways. First, you understand the truth that everything is happening for you. Second you’re empowered to take action to make the changes you want. Responsibility rules....
by Merci Gracia | Jun 12, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Perception
At the moment of death, no one ever wishes that they had spent more time working. What really matters is how kind you were and how much love you spread. It’s never too late to start. Love fest. Merci