by Merci Gracia | Nov 30, 2012 | Compassion, Fear, Kindness
Fearing the unfamiliar is an instinct that helped early humans survive. Steering clear of unknown plants and unrecognized people helped them avoid potential danger. Now that humans have a broader knowledge base and more security, the ability to distinguish between the...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 23, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Evolution of Consciousness, Kindness
You are a creative artist. Every one of your thoughts, feelings and actions is a brush stroke on the canvas of your life. Like any artist, you know that it’s sometimes useful to take a step back, survey your work and make some changes. It’s not unusual to...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 14, 2012 | Awareness, Compassion, Kindness
Genuine compassion comes from understanding that people suffer when they bump up against their own limitations. They endure that discomfort until they’re able to move through the lesson that life is offering them. When you see someone who’s in the thick of...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 8, 2012 | Beliefs, Kindness, Victim Thinking
Your spin on things determines whether or not you’re happy about the events that fill your day. If you think it’s a dog-eat-dog world, your experience is going to be much more of a struggle than if you believe life is kind and supportive. Each approach...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 6, 2012 | Appreciation, Compassion, Generous, Kindness
It’s always best to take others into consideration when your actions will impact them. Making unilateral decisions don’t end up making anyone happy. When you live your life with basic concern and kindness for others, it’s contagious and inevitably...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 1, 2012 | Choices, Conditioning, interpretation, Kindness
Every person on the planet is doing the best they can. If they knew how to be kinder, more loving or more caring – they would be. Their life experience and belief systems inform their actions. Thinking you would behave differently under the same circumstances is...