by Merci Gracia | Aug 22, 2013 | Compassion, Judgments, Kindness, Understanding, Wisdom
Sometimes working with others is frustrating. But giving into irritation makes you feel bad and slows everyone down even more. In spite of appearances, your team members are doing the best they can under the circumstances. Even if you (think you) know someone is...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 20, 2013 | Awareness, Compassion, Evolution of Consciousness, Intention, Love, Understanding
Everyone is doing the best they can for their level of consciousness. When someone does or says something that upsets you, remember that they may be coming from a different level of understanding or you may not be interpreting their words or behavior according to...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 2, 2013 | Feelings, Understanding
You have less tolerance when you’re tired, frustrated or stressed out, and are much more likely to act out in ways that don’t serve you or others. You can prevent over-reactive episodes by staying conscious of your feelings. When you get close to your...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 26, 2013 | Balance, Giving, Understanding
If you feel you’re lacking something, the best way to bring it in to your life is to give it. Your actions create a vibration that attracts to you the same quality you offer. If you want supportive and positive friends, be one. If you want more love, be more...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 2, 2013 | Beliefs, Choices, Understanding
Some people don’t realize that the way they think is the single greatest factor in determining how they feel. They claim to be modern thinkers basing their understanding of life exclusively on scientifically proven ‘facts’. However,...
by Merci Gracia | May 17, 2013 | Beliefs, Conscious, Self-Awareness, Thoughts, Truth, Understanding, Wisdom
The importance of self-awareness has been emphasized in various ancient traditions from the Oracle at Delphi to Lao Tzu. The advice written at the Temple of Apollo is to “Know Thyself.” Lao Tzu says, “He who knows others is wise; He who knows himself...