Baby, It’s You

by Merci Gracia | Feb 4, 2011 | Acceptance, Perception, Relaxation, Understanding

What someone else thinks of you is out of your control and never personal. That’s good news. Now you can let go of worrying and just be yourself. It’s what you think of you that matters. Merci

Make Yourself Happy

by Merci Gracia | Feb 2, 2011 | Acceptance, Happiness, Joy

Worrying about the happiness of someone else can deplete your own. There’s only one person you have control over. Making yourself happy is the best thing you can do to ensure the happiness of others. Joy is contagious. Merci

Shine Effortlessly

by Merci Gracia | Jan 25, 2011 | Acceptance, Authenticity, Grace, Honesty

Being authentic means letting go of ‘shoulds’ and needing to please. It’s less confusing to everyone. Including you. The world is a mirror reflecting back what it sees. When you express yourself honestly, the real you shines through and the world responds...

Survey, Accept, Design, Build

by Merci Gracia | Jan 17, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Change, Perception

Whether building a cabin or a castle, your masterpiece will be influenced by the lay of the land you’re working with. Only after surveying and accepting the existing conditions, just as they are, can you effectively create your dream. The same goes for life. You...

Spiraling Upward

by Merci Gracia | Jan 16, 2011 | Acceptance, Compassion, Honesty, Love, Understanding

If you feel upset over a criticism, it’s probably because you have the same judgment about yourself. If you think you’re too tall and someone says you’re too tall, you might feel bad. However, if you like your height, you won’t be bothered....