by Merci Gracia | Aug 5, 2012 | Create, Focus, interpretation, Perception, Suffering
Any explanation you have for why your life isn’t going the way you want it to, is actually a story you’ve created through your interpretation of the facts. You energize that story every time you tell it. When something unpleasant happens, it need not become a part of...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 21, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Choices, interpretation, Problems, Solutions, Understanding
Do you look at life as a series of problems to be solved, one after another? Imagine the difference it would make if you saw it as one gift after another! Next time you’re presented with a challenge, treat it as an opportunity to gain understanding and wisdom....
by Merci Gracia | Jul 19, 2012 | Habits, interpretation, Perception, Suffering
What you see in the world is a reflection of your mental patterns. That explains why interpretations of life can differ so much from person to person. Everything is neutral until you put your spin on it. What appeals to you, might offend somebody else. The same news...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 2, 2012 | Empowering, Fear, interpretation, Perception, Success
You don’t spend time conjuring up calamitous what-if scenarios when your mind is peaceful. You don’t need to take action to feel good about yourself or avoid action because you fear failure. You know that new routes can never be found unless you’re...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 26, 2012 | Acceptance, interpretation, Suffering
Your spin about anything is what places it on your continuum of judgement from wonderful to unpleasant. You suffer when you dislike (your interpretation of) what’s happening and you’re happy when you embrace it. If you understood the fundamental truth that...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 25, 2012 | interpretation, Knowledge, Loose, Self-Awareness
When you disagree with someone, it doesn’t hurt to hear the other person’s point of view and maybe even sincerely consider it. Even though you think you know what’s best, there may be some added value in their opinion. Opening to it can help you...