Empathy the Easy Way

by Merci Gracia | Jun 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Balance, Compassion, Discernment, Kindness, Love, Perception, Understanding

It’s easy to feel compassion and empathy for people you identify with. But what about the rest? When you realize the truth that your judgments are really more about you than they are about them, you lighten up. Increased self-awareness takes the place of...

Success

by Merci Gracia | Apr 28, 2011 | Acceptance, Effort, Kindness

Give yourself a fair shake. Take responsibility for the things you have control over like your effort, your attitude, and your self image. Let go of the stuff you can’t control, like being the best in the world, having more than anybody else, or gaining...

True Love

by Merci Gracia | Apr 26, 2011 | Compassion, Kindness, Love, Perception

A little girl was suffering from a rare and serious disease. Her only chance of recovery appeared to be a blood transfusion from her 5 year old brother who had miraculously survived the same disease and had developed the antibodies needed to combat the illness. The...

Everybody Wins

by Merci Gracia | Apr 8, 2011 | Abundance, Attention, Cooperation, Create, Joy, Kindness, Self-Awareness

You don’t have to get a higher score, better grade, or bigger prize to make a situation worthwhile. Mutual respect and good sportsmanship do wonders to create a positive experience for all involved. Whether you win or not is a technicality. The real prize is...

Pay it Forward

by Merci Gracia | Apr 6, 2011 | Acceptance, Ease, Honesty, Kindness

People love to help one another because it feels good. This means you have untold resources at your fingertips, all you have to do is ask. You’re more inclined to help others when you let others help you. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander....

Savor The Moment

by Merci Gracia | Mar 29, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Gratitude, Kindness, Perception, Understanding

Nothing in life is permanent. The best strategy for a happy life is to savor every moment, welcome each experience as a blessing and treat one another with the kindness you would like to receive yourself. It’s an amazing present....