by Merci Gracia | Aug 5, 2013 | Focus, Harmony, Relationship
Powerful wisdom can be found in everyday sayings. One of the most concise and popular pieces of advice is as true today as ever: If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. We’d like to make a small modification: If you can’t...
by Merci Gracia | May 27, 2013 | Acceptance, Love
When you unconditionally accept others, you offer one of the greatest gifts possible. Radiating love and compassion has an immediate and uplifting effect. It feels so good they’re moved to match your belief in them. Everyone has the potential to act out of...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 19, 2013 | Attention, Compassion, Kindness
There are many ways to speak your mind, but getting others to listen and actually hear what you have to say requires some finesse. When you speak with care and consideration for others, you’re more likely to encounter an attentive audience. An adversarial or...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 9, 2013 | Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Kindness, Love
New technology seems to hold the alluring promise that your physical, mental and emotional problems can be solved by innovative breakthroughs. While the advancements are marvelous, the only way to substantially improve your experience of life is to change your...
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...