by Merci Gracia | Nov 29, 2020 | Forgiveness
Everyone occasionally deals with hardship and suffering. Some experiences are minor inconveniences, others might be extremely painful. If we try to control our lives to avoid these experiences, not only are we likely to be unsuccessful, we could actually miss the...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 21, 2020 | Self-love
How we perceive others reflects how we actually feel about ourselves. The more self-accepting we are, the more we allow others to be themselves; the more critical we are inside, the more we judge the outside. It shows emotional intelligence to notice and avoid others...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 30, 2017 | Create Your Reality
Most stress is created by our spin. If we worry that something will make us sick, it just might. If we fear that things won’t go well, we build expectations that they won’t. One way to quell worry and anxiety is to learn to accept what happens and look for...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 8, 2017 | Toxic Emotions
Do you get impatient or indignant waiting when others are late? If you’d like to stop torturing yourself over someone else’s behavior, you can create a whole new way of thinking. It has to do with accepting each moment as it comes and avoiding blame....
by Merci Gracia | Jul 24, 2017 | Acceptance
Finding something of value in every moment is possible no matter what’s going on. The more you practice, the easier it gets to find beauty in everything. Even when dealing with grief, loneliness or suffering, there’s always some benefit. When you embrace...