Double Standard

by Merci Gracia | Oct 30, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Compassion, Conscious, Love

When other people’s behavior bothers you, it’s usually because you view it as unloving. When you judge them rather than see them with compassion, your behavior matches theirs. Jump off that wavelength. Change begins with you. Merci...

Trouble is Transient

by Merci Gracia | Sep 25, 2011 | Attention, Ease, Faith, Present moment, Relax, Trust

You’ve already got the keys to the castle of happiness, you just have to remember to use them. One of the master keys is understanding that everything is always in a state of flux. Even the most unpleasant situation will eventually transform into something else....

Problems Give Birth to Solutions

by Merci Gracia | Sep 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Balance

Any kind of imbalance you experience in your life has only come to your attention for one reason: to help take you to the next level. Look at the cause of the situation, find out how your thoughts, words, or actions have brought you to this place and ask your inner...

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....

Practice New Patterns

by Merci Gracia | Jul 31, 2011 | Attention, Change, Effort, Focus, Self-Awareness

Creating a big story about what you don’t like, only makes things worse. It’s good to be aware of your preferences, but don’t focus your attention on the negative. Knowing what you don’t like helps you know what you do. Energize that....