by Merci Gracia | May 30, 2012 | Acceptance, Beliefs, Discernment, intellect, Reality, Understanding
Scientists on the cutting edge of their respective fields are constantly revising their understanding of reality as new information becomes available. If what they believe is, in truth, tentative, then perhaps what you think you know is more debatable too. The best...
by Merci Gracia | May 25, 2012 | Ease, interpretation, Perception, Understanding
Most happy and successful people avoid taking things personally. When they experience a failure, they correct and continue rather than becoming defensive. If someone offers advice or criticism, they look for what they can learn instead of feeling hurt. They understand...
by Merci Gracia | May 8, 2012 | Attention, Mastery, Perception, Self-Awareness, Understanding
You are the only person responsible for the way you feel. When you understand that your thoughts create your experience of life, you realize that the most powerful way to elevate your quality of life is to become conscious of your habitual thought patterns. The more...
by Merci Gracia | May 6, 2012 | Attention, Conscious, Perception, Self-Awareness, Understanding
You’re an artist and your life is your canvas. Not only does this apply to your wardrobe, possessions, home or looks, it includes the grace with which you interact with others, the kindness you exude in difficult situations and how generously you dispense...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 21, 2012 | Compassion, Feelings, Grateful, Gratitude, Understanding
When someone says something that sounds offensive, remember it’s never personal. They’re expressing their consciousness not yours. Remember this and be grateful that you can see through your own defensiveness to the truth that they need your compassion and...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 18, 2012 | Conscious, Flow, Focus, Love, Mastery, Present moment, Understanding
Time flies when you’re having fun. When you’re not, it crawls. If you’re distracted, it vanishes and robs you of what might have been. When you’re present and accept what’s happening in this very moment, time moves like a gentle river...