Clear Vision

by Merci Gracia | Aug 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Understanding

What is, is never a mistake. Believing that you’re a victim of circumstance only causes suffering. When you understand and accept that what is, is what needs to be, you can then discover how it’s for you. Open to the new gifts that appear every moment....

The Cause of Suffering

by Merci Gracia | Jul 17, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Balance, Flow, Focus, Perception, Present moment

It’s your thoughts about reality that make you suffer, not reality itself. When you accept what’s happening in the moment, as though it’s happening for you, you meet the moment in peace and gratitude. Then you’re in the best space to respond...

Understanding is Love

by Merci Gracia | Jul 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Compassion, Giving, Harmony, Love, Perception

Listening and developing a genuine appreciation for another person’s point of view feels good. In fact, the more different they are from you, the better it feels. Why? Because you’re allowing your mind to expand, your ego to soften, and… Your heart...

The One You Need to Forgive

by Merci Gracia | Jun 29, 2011 | Acceptance, Compassion, Forgiveness, Honesty, Kindness, Perception, Self-Awareness, Understanding

Nothing anyone ever does is about you. When you get this, the idea of forgiveness is a moot point. If someone offends you, take a moment to question if you’re really just angry with yourself for being in the situation in the first place. Then let yourself off...

The Benefits of Personal Responsibility

by Merci Gracia | Jun 14, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Truth

When you accept total responsibility for your experience of life, you benefit in two ways. First, you understand the truth that everything is happening for you. Second you’re empowered to take action to make the changes you want. Responsibility rules....