by Merci Gracia | Apr 13, 2012 | Beliefs, Change
Your beliefs determine the way you see life. The expression “I’ll believe it when I see it” could be more accurately stated as: “I’ll see it when I believe it.” Think of something in your life that doesn’t please you. Look...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 7, 2012 | Beliefs, Judgments, Reality, Understanding
Even though judgments about other people often seem justified and accurate, remember that every opinion is filtered through your conditioning and beliefs. Next time you feel the temptation to criticize others, remember that the more you judge, the more you feel...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 16, 2012 | Acceptance, Balance, Beliefs, Fear, Generous, Honesty, Judgments
Next time you’re arguing with someone and you start to feel indignant because science and popular opinion are on your side, remember even the experts don’t always agree with one another. In the words of Voltaire, “Doubt is not a pleasant...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 15, 2012 | Attention, Beliefs, Choices, Focus, Imagine, Perception, Vision, Visualize
Remember how, as a child, you became so wholeheartedly immersed in your pretend world that you felt it was real? What seems real to you now may also be a result of your focused attention. You’ve probably heard of the scientific theory called the Observer Effect,...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 12, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Beliefs, Choices, Control, Ease, interpretation, Problems, Relax
Accepting what’s happening in the moment grants you the serenity that eludes those who are in resistance. A fulfilling and joyful life entails accepting the reality of what is, and then taking action based on what you’d like to see. The final ingredient is...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 5, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Balance, Beliefs
The ease with which a bullfighter steps aside when an angry bull charges him is a good example to remember when faced with any form of attack. If you have an issue with someone and don’t meet the situation with resistance, there won’t be anything for them...