The Real You

by Merci Gracia | Mar 3, 2011 | Acceptance, Authenticity, Compassion, Love

When you’re talking to yourself have you ever wondered which voice is the real you: the one talking or the one listening? Pay attention, the real you is compassionate and inclusive. The false you compares, criticizes and complains. The real you is the one to...

To Love Or Be Loved?

by Merci Gracia | Feb 25, 2011 | Acceptance, Compassion, Giving, Happiness, Joy, Love, Trust

Whether it is more satisfying in the hearts of noble beings to love or to be loved, that is the question. The answer? To love! When you give love, you really feel it. Whereas you could easily be loved and not even know it. It is nice to see that beam in...

Right Or Kind?

by Merci Gracia | Feb 20, 2011 | Compassion, Flow, Happiness, Love

Next time you disagree with someone, ask yourself if you’d rather be right or kind. In the game of right and wrong, someone’s gotta be wrong. In the game of kind everyone wins. Seems kind of right. Merci

Let It Go

by Merci Gracia | Feb 11, 2011 | Compassion, Loose, Natural, Relaxed

To be wronged is nothing unless you continue to remember it. ~ Confucius If someone wrongs you once, try not to wrong yourself over and over by focusing on the grievance. Be kind to yourself. Let it go. Merci

Try Something New

by Merci Gracia | Feb 1, 2011 | Change, Compassion

“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” Ralph Waldo Emerson. Try something new everyday. Sitting in a different chair can inspire a new point of view. Dropping a belief can foster a new attitude. Letting go of a judgment can bring more...

Try a Little Love

by Merci Gracia | Jan 19, 2011 | Compassion, Love, Understanding

If you have a little disharmony with a family member, friend, co-worker or even a politician, imagine sending them understanding, compassion, and love. Visualize a beam that emanates from you and shines on them like a spotlight. Radiating love and compassion nurtures...