Lemonade Stand

by Merci Gracia | Feb 27, 2011 | Acceptance, Trust, Understanding

The tree of life drops a lemon every now and then. Your experience doesn’t depend nearly so much on what actually happens to you, as it does on how you handle it. The most loving thing you can do for yourself is make lemonade. And then sell it....

To Love Or Be Loved?

by Merci Gracia | Feb 25, 2011 | Acceptance, Compassion, Giving, Happiness, Joy, Love, Trust

Whether it is more satisfying in the hearts of noble beings to love or to be loved, that is the question. The answer? To love! When you give love, you really feel it. Whereas you could easily be loved and not even know it. It is nice to see that beam in...

Acceptance Is Contagious

by Merci Gracia | Feb 18, 2011 | Acceptance, Authenticity, Natural

Have you ever met someone who is so naturally themselves that being in their presence makes you feel authentically yourself? Totally refreshing and comfortable. Merci

Who’s your Valentine?

by Merci Gracia | Feb 14, 2011 | Acceptance, Love

This Valentine’s Day, don’t limit your special affection to just one person. Use this occasion to try accepting everyone just as they are. Open your heart to all and love without condition. Radiate a loving intention to every person you see or think about....

Shine Or Whine

by Merci Gracia | Feb 10, 2011 | Acceptance

If you make it a habit to like what you have, you will always have what you like. If you make it a habit to whine and complain, people will say, “go take a hike.” Like or Hike? Merci

The Real You

by Merci Gracia | Feb 7, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Authenticity, Grace, Natural

There’s never been another YOU. You are meant to bloom and shine just like each and every flower. Comparing yourself to others is disregarding your unique beauty. You’re one of a kind. Incomparable. Merci