The Ultimate Meaning of Forgiveness

by Merci Gracia | Feb 28, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Awareness, Empowering, Focus, interpretation, Perception

True forgiveness is more than just letting go of the wrongs that you perceive others have committed against you. It’s a complete release of everything that (you believe) has gone wrong in the world. When you let go of how things ‘should’ be,...

When You Blame, You Lose

by Merci Gracia | Feb 26, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Discernment, Forgiveness, interpretation, Judgments, Kindness, Understanding

When you blame others, you do yourself a great disservice. While you may feel that you’re placing responsibility where it deserves to be, you may also be missing the lessons. You need not like their behavior, but if you open up to truth, you can see how...

Don’t Believe Your Fear Thoughts

by Merci Gracia | Feb 25, 2012 | Attention, Empowering, Fear, Feelings, Focus, interpretation, Solutions, Success, Worry

Focusing on what could go wrong only lowers your energy and makes it more likely that something will. Keeping your mind focused on solutions and success, empowers and energizes you. Wrong is a relative determination based on your preferences. Consciously avoid...

Take a Breather

by Merci Gracia | Feb 19, 2012 | interpretation, Loose, Perception, Problems, Relax

Extended arguments result from people sticking stubbornly to their positions. If you’re in a conflict, take a break from the energy of the disagreement. A brief interlude can make it easier to open to new perspectives. And step away from your position....

Your Feelings Matter

by Merci Gracia | Feb 15, 2012 | Feelings, Health, interpretation, Judgments, Perception, Problems, Victim Thinking

The vibration you radiate to the world is determined by your psychological and emotional state of mind. When you harbor anger, resentment or judgment, it’s not only detrimental to you, others feel it too. Take the time to deal with your feelings and acknowledge...

Skillful Living

by Merci Gracia | Feb 12, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Beliefs, Choices, Control, Ease, interpretation, Problems, Relax

Accepting what’s happening in the moment grants you the serenity that eludes those who are in resistance. A fulfilling and joyful life entails accepting the reality of what is, and then taking action based on what you’d like to see. The final ingredient is...