by Merci Gracia | Mar 23, 2013 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Habits, Kindness, Love
Living on the same planet is similar to living in the same house. Think of various countries as different rooms. Our amazing ability to connect with one another through cell phones and computers brings this fact home more than ever before. Just as disharmony in the...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 19, 2013 | Attention, Compassion, Kindness
There are many ways to speak your mind, but getting others to listen and actually hear what you have to say requires some finesse. When you speak with care and consideration for others, you’re more likely to encounter an attentive audience. An adversarial or...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 9, 2013 | Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Kindness, Love
New technology seems to hold the alluring promise that your physical, mental and emotional problems can be solved by innovative breakthroughs. While the advancements are marvelous, the only way to substantially improve your experience of life is to change your...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 24, 2012 | Compassion, Fear, Kindness
When you fear other people, it’s difficult to feel empathy. It doesn’t matter which kind of fear moves you, it’s probably misguided. As Mark Twain once said, “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them have never...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 9, 2012 | Joy, Kindness, Love
Whatever demands you place on yourself in your quest to thrive and be happy, being kind to yourself will make the difference between a life of hardship or one of joy. Your self-talk affects your energy level and way you feel in every moment. Try to imagine that part...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 1, 2012 | Generous, Kindness
Only when you’re kind to yourself, can you genuinely be kind to others. Treating yourself gently lightens your load and allows you to take even the most challenging situations in stride. It helps you to dance joyously through life with understanding. You...