by Merci Gracia | Apr 11, 2011 | Compassion, Understanding
Nobody gets it right all of the time. Understanding this makes you more compassionate toward other people and their mistakes. Sometimes admitting that you’re wrong opens doors, softens stances and enhances credibility. ‘Right’ is relative anyway....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 31, 2011 | Attention, Change, Ease, Loose, Perception, Understanding
To reach your goals, you have to discern what you like and what you don’t. Don’t confuse this with criticizing and complaining. Keep your attention on what you prefer and watch it grow. People with good judgment are discerning....
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....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 24, 2011 | Appreciation, Love, Self-Awareness, Understanding
The way you habitually view others mainly reveals how you feel about yourself. If you want more satisfying relationships, find where you aren’t accepting yourself. The more you love yourself, the better everyone else looks. As within, so without....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Compassion, Giving, Understanding
It’s not what you do, it’s how you do it. It’s not what you say, but how you say it! Almost anything can be said or done with thoughtfulness and the right intention. Taking time to be considerate is worth the effort. Consider it....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 4, 2011 | Compassion, Forgiveness, Self-Awareness, Understanding
If someone says or does something that hurts your feelings, ask yourself if you may have inadvertently been on the other end of such a faux pas. If nothing comes to mind, make a mental note and consider that it is possible you may have accidentally done the same...