Just Your Spin

by Merci Gracia | Jan 2, 2012 | Feelings

No one makes you feel bad. It’s your spin that causes your reaction. Anything that pushes your buttons might very well be interpreted in a different way by someone else. The next time you take offense or blame others for your feelings, remember you’re just...

For You

by Merci Gracia | Dec 27, 2011 | Forgiveness, Giving

Every experience is for you. Even ones that don’t feel good are showing you something useful. When you look for how they all serve you, you get the most out of life. Find the gift. Merci

No Yin Without Yang

by Merci Gracia | Oct 26, 2011 | Compassion, Love, Perception

Everything just is until it’s perceived as good or bad. There can’t be one without the other. The whole truth includes both. If your interpretation lacks love or compassion, realize you aren’t seeing clearly. The truth contains it all....

What Defines your Life

by Merci Gracia | Sep 26, 2011 | Attention, Create, Discernment, Focus, Perception, Self-Awareness

Do you see problems or challenges; constraints or opportunities? Are you demoralized or inspired to innovate? Is that person annoying or are they teaching you something about yourself? There’s no right answer to these questions, but one thing is for...

It’s Not About You

by Merci Gracia | Sep 24, 2011 | Perception, Self-Awareness, Understanding

When someone upsets you, remember they are just trying to get a need met in a way that doesn’t jive with you. Try not to take it personally. It’s your interpretation and story about it that actually causes the pain. Ask your Inner Mediator to take care of...