Split Second Decision

by Merci Gracia | Jul 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Balance, Ease, Flow, Harmony, Natural, Peace, Relaxation

You have a choice about the way you respond to every situation. Next time you find yourself feeling aggravated, pause before you react and just observe what’s happening inside you. Ask yourself how this is for you. Maybe to help you develop patience? Maybe to...

Understanding is Love

by Merci Gracia | Jul 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Compassion, Giving, Harmony, Love, Perception

Listening and developing a genuine appreciation for another person’s point of view feels good. In fact, the more different they are from you, the better it feels. Why? Because you’re allowing your mind to expand, your ego to soften, and… Your heart...

Get Into Alignment

by Merci Gracia | Jul 9, 2011 | Attention, Balance, Beliefs, Change, Compassion, Ease, Harmony, Kindness, Love

If you have judgments about yourself, either drop them or get your behavior in alignment with your values. Continuing with behavior that is not in alignment with your values is self sabotage. Judging yourself is self defeating too. Be nice to yourself....

Resistance is Futile

by Merci Gracia | May 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Beliefs, Change, Create, Flow, Focus, Gratitude, Harmony, Loose, Perception

When your self-image does not match the feedback you receive from the world, try something new. Rather than resist and defend, open to the message as a gift. When you accept the reality of the situation as it is, you’re truly ready to change it. Correct and...

The Sweet Spot

by Merci Gracia | May 2, 2011 | Balance, Change, Ease, Flow, Harmony, Self-Awareness

Be confident, but not arrogant. Be quick, but don’t make haste. Be dedicated, but not driven. Exercise control, but don’t be a freak. Pursue growth and seek balance. Merci

The Alchemy of Difference

by Merci Gracia | Apr 29, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Authenticity, Balance, Harmony, Honesty, Understanding

All relationships experience conflict now and then. Honest expression naturally gives rise to a diversity of opinion. When there is mutual respect and a desire to understand one another, what begins as conflict can end in valuable growth. Like the sand in an...