Life’s Lessons

by Merci Gracia | Feb 29, 2012 | Acceptance, Anger, Awareness, Change, Conscious, Harmony, Perception, Problems, Self-Awareness, Understanding

Sometimes you can hear criticism and earnestly look for the truth in it. Other times, it raises the hair on the back of your neck and angers you. Listening allows you to grow and respond with grace while getting angry ensures a less intelligent response from your ego....

Options

by Merci Gracia | Feb 8, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Change, Choices, Perception, Problems, Self-Awareness, Understanding

If someone’s behavior is bugging you, remember that your reaction is based on the way you’re framing the situation. Others may see no problem. Whatever the ultimate truth, you’ve got several options: 1) ask them to change; 2) distance yourself; or 3)...

Truth Beyond Your Opinion

by Merci Gracia | Jan 17, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Beliefs, Flow, Focus

You only feel dissatisfied when you have expectations that aren’t met. Others with different wants and needs could be in the same situation and be totally happy. This is proof that it’s just your perception that generates the discontent. Do your best to...

Freedom from Circumstances

by Merci Gracia | Jan 16, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Embody, Freedom

Think about an issue you find troubling. Now, set it aside for a moment and notice the natural well being that arises. Feel it in your body. While you still might want to change the situation, there’s no reason to withhold a sense of well being from yourself...

The Light in Everyone

by Merci Gracia | Jan 3, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Discernment

There’s a pure spark of light in everyone, even if you can’t see it. If you want a better relationship with someone, imagine talking to that part. They will respond to you according to how you see them. See the light. Merci