by Merci Gracia | Aug 22, 2012 | Advice, Boundaries, Change, Compassion, Forgiveness
Most arguments are power struggles in which each person tries to control the other or prove that they’re right. Next time you’re in such a conflict, consider breaking out a super duper, extra special, tension-breaking peace weapon: the apology. When you...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 23, 2012 | Forgiveness, Grateful, Happiness, Now, Perception, Self-Awareness, Thoughts, Wisdom
When should you tell family and friends how much you appreciate them? When should you speak and act in alignment with what you know to be right? When should you eat and exercise in a way that supports your health? When should you drop a resentment or grudge? When...
by Merci Gracia | May 31, 2012 | Acceptance, Forgiveness, Now
Life only ever happens NOW. The past is gone and the future is just an idea, but both can negatively affect you until you learn how to handle them healthily. If you’re carrying baggage from the past that’s weighing you down, forgive yourself and others,...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 27, 2012 | Compassion, Forgiveness, Judgments, Love, Self-Awareness
The degree to which you dislike someone is an indicator of the degree to which you’re withholding love from yourself. The more you love yourself, the more you look with compassion on the shortcomings of others. However, your judgments do provide you with...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 30, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Forgiveness, Happiness, Intention, Practice
No matter how remote your dreams seem, keep your chin up. The most effective way to foster them is to keep your focus on how you’ll feel when they are a fait accompli. Don’t worry about how to make them happen. The quickest way to fulfillment is to focus...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 6, 2012 | Awareness, Conscious, Forgiveness, Self-Awareness, Solutions
When you behave in ways you later regret, a sincere apology works wonders in making everyone feel better. Just letting them know you’re aware of the effect of your actions is often enough to bridge the gaps that have been created. Pretending it didn’t...