by Merci Gracia | Oct 7, 2011 | Attention, Beliefs, Discernment, Gratitude, Harmony, Perception
An object can look completely different depending on your vantage point. The same goes for history, politics, or what just happened at the dinner table. If the truth about any situation is contingent upon perspective, does it ever make sense to be incensed about what...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 30, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Balance, Discernment, Loose, Perception, Relax
Imagine what it would be like if everyone had the same political views as you. If things didn’t go well, who could you blame? If you think you could run the world perfectly, isn’t it irresponsible to not do everything you can do to become the ruler of it?...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 26, 2011 | Attention, Create, Discernment, Focus, Perception, Self-Awareness
Do you see problems or challenges; constraints or opportunities? Are you demoralized or inspired to innovate? Is that person annoying or are they teaching you something about yourself? There’s no right answer to these questions, but one thing is for...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 14, 2011 | Attention, Compassion, Discernment, Kindness
Everyone is looking for love and approval. Behavior that disregards or offends is unconscious and not personal. You don’t have to like everyone you meet, but it’s easy to be forgiving when you remember that everybody is coping the best they can. If they...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 11, 2011 | Discernment, Peace, Perception, Present moment
If you interpreted every experience as an opportunity to learn something about yourself, nothing would be seen as all bad. You’d be looking for the lesson and trying to understand your role in creating the situation. This is looking life straight in the eyes....
by Merci Gracia | Sep 8, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Discernment, Focus, Perception, Understanding
There is always an infinite variety of things to focus on. Looking for the good enables you to actually find it. Finding it feels good. Virtuous cycle. Merci