by Merci Gracia | Dec 24, 2014 | Truth, Understanding
In each moment, you have the option of focusing on any one of ten thousand things. Though you typically keep your attention on what you already ‘know’, it is possible for you to expand your horizons. Instead of merely continuing to fill your mind with...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 27, 2014 | Truth
It’s natural to feel like life is arrayed around you. That’s why you filter everything that happens according to how it impacts you. Because of this normal and inherent auto-centrism, it’s so easy to forget that your viewpoint is neither right nor...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 5, 2014 | Truth
A convention is defined as a common way of doing things. But just because a belief is common, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s true. It only delineates what you think you know and can limit what you’re willing to attempt. An unquestioned adherence to...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 26, 2014 | Love, Truth
Though it’s easy to think of what you see ‘out there’ as separate and different, everything is essentially made of the same stuff: protons, neutrons and electrons. An even deeper truth exists beyond this scientific understanding of the world. The integrative force...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 17, 2014 | Ego, Truth
In a world where everyone is identified with their beliefs, it’s normal to find yourself irritated, angry or frustrated over other people’s behavior. While you’re experiencing your judgments, don’t fool yourself into thinking that the way you...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 10, 2014 | Truth, Understanding
The subtleties of life don’t get explained in sound bytes. Characterizing anything with broad brush strokes may be convenient, but it can’t accurately describe the complexity, interconnectness and nuance of the real world. Beware: anytime something is...