by Merci Gracia | Mar 21, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Loose, Natural, Peace, Relaxed
It’s hard to settle differences in the heat of a disagreement. Take some time out. Understanding is difficult to achieve with the same mindset that created the discord. Resume the conversation after you both decide to find peace and harmony. Once you’ve...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Compassion, Giving, Understanding
It’s not what you do, it’s how you do it. It’s not what you say, but how you say it! Almost anything can be said or done with thoughtfulness and the right intention. Taking time to be considerate is worth the effort. Consider it....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 11, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Change, Flow, Focus, Perception
When you ‘should’ on yourself or others, it only makes matters worse. If you want something to change, quickly acknowledge it as it is, turn your focus to what you want, then move on. Remember, you energize whatever you give your attention to. Only feed...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 7, 2011 | Acceptance, Ease, Gratitude, Trust
Whatever you desire, ask yourself why you want it. You probably think it’ll make you feel better. Let go of attachment to a specific outcome and open to accepting it in whatever form it appears. It wants you as much as you want it. Fulfillment, that is....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 5, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Focus, Perception
Everyone makes mistakes. Mentally reliving them over and over while wishing they never happened just keeps them alive. Turn mistakes into learning tools and grow from them. Take note, visualize how you’d act differently if you had the chance and then let them...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 3, 2011 | Acceptance, Authenticity, Compassion, Love
When you’re talking to yourself have you ever wondered which voice is the real you: the one talking or the one listening? Pay attention, the real you is compassionate and inclusive. The false you compares, criticizes and complains. The real you is the one to...