Why Compromise?

by Merci Gracia | Mar 25, 2012 | Acceptance, Change, Choices, Love, Natural, Relationship

When people aren’t behaving the way you want them to, remember they’re here to live life their way, not yours. Real love means wanting everybody to live in alignment with what’s right for them. If you feel others need to change to please you,...

The Magic of Acceptance

by Merci Gracia | Mar 18, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Awareness, Feelings, Harmony, Love, Perception

There’s great freedom in acknowledging that you don’t know everything. Recognizing the possibility that you aren’t seeing the whole picture lessens judgment. Realizing that every situation will soon change, brings perspective. Looking for the benefit...

Reality Check

by Merci Gracia | Mar 7, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Love

It’s tempting to fantasize about the glamorous lifestyle and sparkly goodies that are constantly marketed to you as the secret to a happy life. Even though you may sometimes fall for it, you know deep down that those things will make very little difference in...

Circumstances Don’t Create Happiness

by Merci Gracia | Mar 3, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Discernment, Focus, Gratitude, Love, Perception

There’s no question that life conditions are more difficult for some than they are for others. Even though it seems that the circumstances of one’s life would determine the quality, the two aren’t necessarily related. The poorest beggar living on the...

You Are Love

by Merci Gracia | Jan 25, 2012 | Generous, Love, Self-Awareness, Understanding

Understanding that you are love is the key ingredient of a life well lived. Problems stem from not knowing who you are. Solutions require that you find out who you are. Do this by following the two word recommendation inscribed at the Oracle of Delphi: Know thyself....

Gratitude List

by Merci Gracia | Jan 24, 2012 | Appreciation, Gratitude, Love

You are unconditionally loved by life. The proof: The sun shines on you, the earth supports you, the flowers bloom for you, the green grass grows for you, the ocean waves for you, the moon cycles for you. That’s just for starters. I’m sure you can add to...