It’s Not Personal

by Merci Gracia | Oct 10, 2014 | Boundaries, Feelings, Toxic Emotions, Victim Thinking

When someone criticizes, cheats or insults you, don’t hurt yourself by taking it personally. Anyone who behaves this way has problems. The best thing you can do is refrain from engaging your ego and distance yourself if possible. Set appropriate boundaries...

Bad News

by Merci Gracia | Aug 17, 2014 | Toxic Emotions, Victim Thinking

While reading the newspaper or watching the nightly news, are you consciously aware that what’s reported is a negative and unbalanced view of the world? Are you cognizant that the focus on shocking and tragic events conveys a skewed message which evokes fear? A...

Feeling Good Requires Thought Awareness

by Merci Gracia | Jul 27, 2014 | Thoughts, Victim Thinking

Even though everyone wants to feel good, most look for it in the wrong places. Contrary to popular opinion, money, mates and material conditions aren’t the answer. Your mental diet creates the way you feel about life. And, while it’s not a casual affair to...

Quantum Leap the Quality of Your Life

by Merci Gracia | Mar 14, 2013 | Awareness, Choices, interpretation, Love, Victim Thinking

Want to make an amazing shift in your life? Let go of victim consciousness by taking full responsibility for your feelings. Your story about life is what causes you to feel the way you do. If you look for a gift in everything, you’ll soon see just how much is...

Stop Being Mean to Yourself

by Merci Gracia | Mar 7, 2013 | Feelings, interpretation, Self-Awareness, Understanding, Victim Thinking

If you think someone else’s behavior is the cause of your unhappiness, remember that they’re here to live life their way, not your way. If their behavior feels bad to you or doesn’t meet your expectations, don’t take it personally. Their...

Embrace All of Life

by Merci Gracia | Dec 6, 2012 | Acceptance, Challenges, Evolution of Consciousness, Heart, Victim Thinking

Do you ever find yourself wondering why something undesirable is happening to you? Bemoaning what is rarely results in clear thinking or positive energy. Resisting and complaining will cause you to miss the wonderful bounty that inevitably comes from rising to...