River of Appreciation

by Merci Gracia | Apr 30, 2012 | Choices, Cooperation, Generous, Giving, Harmony, Kindness, Love

People report that in disasters and difficult circumstance they’re amazed at the lengths to which complete strangers will go to help them. It’s because in extreme circumstances, it’s easy to perceive the humanity of your fellow man. It doesn’t...

No Solutions Without Problems

by Merci Gracia | Apr 3, 2012 | Conscious, Cooperation, Focus, Perception, Understanding

When your life is sailing along smoothly and everything is going just right, encountering an obstacle on your path can be a rude awakening. Just remember that innovation, growth and evolution most often occur in the context of constraint. Think of the difficult new...

It’s About Being

by Merci Gracia | Jan 22, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Choices, Conscious, Cooperation, Grateful, Self-Awareness

When you love who you are, you don’t need to constantly prove yourself through accomplishment and accumulation. They rarely lead to fulfillment anyway. Doing and having more are often just attempts to help you feel better that can actually lead you astray. Cut...

Be An Angel

by Merci Gracia | Jul 21, 2011 | Abundance, Compassion, Cooperation, Create, Giving, Grateful, Kindness, Love

When you do something that’s natural and effortless for you, it can hold an enormous significance for somebody else. That’s why it’s so important for you to be authentically who you are. Your special talents and gifts were given to you for a reason....

Pick Your Battles

by Merci Gracia | Jul 2, 2011 | Attention, Cooperation, Ease, Giving, Kindness, Loose, Peace, Relaxed, Understanding

When you disagree with someone, rather than immediately expressing your contrary opinion, carefully listen to what they’re saying. Let them know when you understand where they’re coming from. Unless it’s really important to you, save the...

Everybody Wins

by Merci Gracia | Apr 8, 2011 | Abundance, Attention, Cooperation, Create, Joy, Kindness, Self-Awareness

You don’t have to get a higher score, better grade, or bigger prize to make a situation worthwhile. Mutual respect and good sportsmanship do wonders to create a positive experience for all involved. Whether you win or not is a technicality. The real prize is...