by Merci Gracia | Apr 4, 2011 | Attention, Compassion, Ease, Loose, Peace, Perception
Pressure is a clumsy way to motivate yourself. It’s so much more pleasant to decide what you want, apply the appropriate effort and watch things unfold with grace. No need to inflict unnecessary worry and stress. It doesn’t really change the outcome...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 2, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Compassion, Focus, Honesty, Loose, Perception
You are a work-in-progress. Judging yourself for not “being enough” is a habit that will keep you from ever feeling satisfied. You can be your own worst enemy or your own best friend. Choose the latter. Treat yourself with loving kindness and relax....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 19, 2011 | Compassion, Love, Peace
When someone you love is suffering, the best thing you can do is radiate love and compassion. Suffering along with them just adds more suffering. Making a commitment to live in peace and harmony is the most helpful thing you can possibly do for them. And for yourself....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Compassion, Giving, Understanding
It’s not what you do, it’s how you do it. It’s not what you say, but how you say it! Almost anything can be said or done with thoughtfulness and the right intention. Taking time to be considerate is worth the effort. Consider it....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 9, 2011 | Compassion, Gratitude, Joy, Relax
Your life reflects your habitual thought patterns. When things aren’t going the way you’d like, check to see if you’re thinking has gone out of balance. You can always find things to complain about; the trick to feeling better is to look for the...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 4, 2011 | Compassion, Forgiveness, Self-Awareness, Understanding
If someone says or does something that hurts your feelings, ask yourself if you may have inadvertently been on the other end of such a faux pas. If nothing comes to mind, make a mental note and consider that it is possible you may have accidentally done the same...