Don’t Let Fear Crush Compassion

by Merci Gracia | Dec 24, 2012 | Compassion, Fear, Kindness

When you fear other people, it’s difficult to feel empathy. It doesn’t matter which kind of fear moves you, it’s probably misguided. As Mark Twain once said, “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them have never...

Intelligent Courage

by Merci Gracia | Nov 30, 2012 | Compassion, Fear, Kindness

Fearing the unfamiliar is an instinct that helped early humans survive. Steering clear of unknown plants and unrecognized people helped them avoid potential danger. Now that humans have a broader knowledge base and more security, the ability to distinguish between the...

Your Life Is Your Canvas

by Merci Gracia | Nov 23, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Evolution of Consciousness, Kindness

You are a creative artist. Every one of your thoughts, feelings and actions is a brush stroke on the canvas of your life. Like any artist, you know that it’s sometimes useful to take a step back, survey your work and make some changes. It’s not unusual to...

True Compassion

by Merci Gracia | Nov 14, 2012 | Awareness, Compassion, Kindness

Genuine compassion comes from understanding that people suffer when they bump up against their own limitations. They endure that discomfort until they’re able to move through the lesson that life is offering them. When you see someone who’s in the thick of...

You Can Make it Easy or Difficult

by Merci Gracia | Oct 8, 2012 | Beliefs, Kindness, Victim Thinking

Your spin on things determines whether or not you’re happy about the events that fill your day. If you think it’s a dog-eat-dog world, your experience is going to be much more of a struggle than if you believe life is kind and supportive. Each approach...