by Merci Gracia | Mar 15, 2016 | Love
Some people spend an inordinate amount of time bemoaning the state of the world. They read about, watch and look for tragic situations and lament of the state of the world. They’re convinced that their ‘doing their part’ by being informed about...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 8, 2016 | Love
The word ‘love’ is used to describe many different feelings. Romantic love is about attraction. It has to do with our conditioning and desire. It comes and goes, depending on how much the other person’s behavior continues to satisfy us. Parental love...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 22, 2016 | Forgiveness, Love
Life is so precious and fragile. Our time here is such a gift. This is never so obvious as it is when something unexpected happens to you or a loved one. When you develop a regular practice loving and forgiving yourself and others, you can maximize your appreciation...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 1, 2016 | Enlightenment, Love
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s there are few.” Suzuki Roshi. Most of us want to be ‘the one who knows,’ but being curious, fresh and open to learning is how we feel more alive NOW. When we let...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 25, 2015 | Love
Today is a special day that more than 2 billion people around the world celebrate as the birth of Jesus Christ. The essence of the occasion is to remind ourselves of the fundamental values contained in his teachings of love, acceptance and forgiveness. These all start...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 21, 2015 | Love
Our personal reality can be informed by either unconditional love and peace or mistrust and violence. The wise understand that those who engage in unethical or harmful behavior, do so out of deep ignorance. They don’t understand that in hurting others, they harm...