by Merci Gracia | Mar 4, 2013 | Change, Habits, interpretation, Problems, Thoughts
Focusing on what’s not working in your life provides you with plenty of reasons to be unhappy. Since your experience of life is created by the nature of the stories you tell yourself, improvement is within reach. Looking for and seeing the ever-present beauty,...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 27, 2012 | Change, Create, Feelings, Perception
When your reaction to something you see or hear angers, disgusts or even leaves you feeling slightly uncomfortable, immediately acknowledge the sensations in your body so your feelings don’t get repressed. Feelings that are actually felt are free to fly away....
by Merci Gracia | Oct 25, 2012 | Beliefs, Change, Conscious, Freedom
To determine whether or not you’re unreasonably attached to your position, consider this: If you could see into the future and know for sure that the political candidate you are NOT voting for, would truly bring about the greatest good, would you change your...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 27, 2012 | Acceptance, Advice, Awareness, Change
Before you attempt to change the world, your friends, family or your mate, ask yourself if you’re sure you know what’s best. Since you’re seeing the world through the filter of your beliefs, you may not even be accurate. If you’re moved to do...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 22, 2012 | Advice, Boundaries, Change, Compassion, Forgiveness
Most arguments are power struggles in which each person tries to control the other or prove that they’re right. Next time you’re in such a conflict, consider breaking out a super duper, extra special, tension-breaking peace weapon: the apology. When you...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 10, 2012 | Acceptance, Balance, Change
Successful scientists, inventors and entrepreneurs all possess a very important ability. Since they don’t always encounter what they expect, they need to be able to pivot. The most innovative ones are open enough to perceive new and unexpected information, alter...