Double Standard

by Merci Gracia | Oct 30, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Compassion, Conscious, Love

When other people’s behavior bothers you, it’s usually because you view it as unloving. When you judge them rather than see them with compassion, your behavior matches theirs. Jump off that wavelength. Change begins with you. Merci...

Chill Factor

by Merci Gracia | Sep 7, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Relax, Trust

Trying to control people and events can lead to frustration and even hostility. When things aren’t going your way, a big, deep breath can do wonders to reset your mood. Remind yourself that all really is as it should be and will be changing momentarily....

Clear Vision

by Merci Gracia | Aug 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Understanding

What is, is never a mistake. Believing that you’re a victim of circumstance only causes suffering. When you understand and accept that what is, is what needs to be, you can then discover how it’s for you. Open to the new gifts that appear every moment....

Create with Intention

by Merci Gracia | Aug 1, 2011 | Attention, Change, Create, Ease, Focus, Understanding

Clarify your intentions and your life will move toward them. Like a flower bends toward the sun for its precious energy, your experience of life follows your attention. Be clear about the quality and direction of your focus. And bloom. Merci    ...

Practice New Patterns

by Merci Gracia | Jul 31, 2011 | Attention, Change, Effort, Focus, Self-Awareness

Creating a big story about what you don’t like, only makes things worse. It’s good to be aware of your preferences, but don’t focus your attention on the negative. Knowing what you don’t like helps you know what you do. Energize that....

Loosen the Knot

by Merci Gracia | Jul 29, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Faith, Relax, Trust

Think of something in your life that you have no control over and you’re unhappy about. Now, let go and accept it. Relax and allow it to be. Tying yourself up in knots doesn’t help. Remember, all things come to pass. Untangle. Merci