by Merci Gracia | May 8, 2011 | Abundance, Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Understanding
It takes curiosity to learn. The more you open, the more you listen, the more you learn. Opening your mind to the ideas of others requires a vulnerability and also opens the door to a deeper and more genuine appreciation of the intelligence and wisdom around you. Open...
by Merci Gracia | May 4, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Authenticity, Beliefs, Discernment, Focus, Perception, Relax, Self-Awareness
Sometimes things go your way, sometimes not. The extent to which you can control the external circumstances of your life is impossible to know. But one thing is for certain: you are one hundred percent responsible for how you feel about what happens. You are the...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 29, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Authenticity, Balance, Harmony, Honesty, Understanding
All relationships experience conflict now and then. Honest expression naturally gives rise to a diversity of opinion. When there is mutual respect and a desire to understand one another, what begins as conflict can end in valuable growth. Like the sand in an...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 28, 2011 | Acceptance, Effort, Kindness
Give yourself a fair shake. Take responsibility for the things you have control over like your effort, your attitude, and your self image. Let go of the stuff you can’t control, like being the best in the world, having more than anybody else, or gaining...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 22, 2011 | Acceptance, Perception, Understanding
Time brings perspective. In the middle of a crisis, nothing is as compelling as the issue at hand. One month later, it’s less of a big deal. One year later, you see how it was totally perfect. After a couple of years, it’s one of your best stories....
by Merci Gracia | Apr 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Authenticity, Natural, Peace, Relaxation
No matter what your mind is telling you, realize it may or may not be true. If you’re filled with loving thoughts of gratitude, groove on. If you’re spending time worrying about what’s going wrong in the world, give yourself a break, unless you can...