Kindness Makes Life Sweet

by Merci Gracia | Dec 9, 2012 | Joy, Kindness, Love

Whatever demands you place on yourself in your quest to thrive and be happy, being kind to yourself will make the difference between a life of hardship or one of joy. Your self-talk affects your energy level and way you feel in every moment. Try to imagine that part...

Practice Kindness

by Merci Gracia | Dec 1, 2012 | Generous, Kindness

Only when you’re kind to yourself, can you genuinely be kind to others. Treating yourself gently lightens your load and allows you to take even the most challenging situations in stride. It helps you to dance joyously through life with understanding. You...

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...

Remembering Your Wisdom

by Merci Gracia | Nov 28, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Love

You know that complaining is unproductive, feeling sorry for yourself reduces your personal power, negativity diminishes your energy, focusing on what’s wrong prevents you from seeing opportunities right in front of you and criticizing others creates a toxic...

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...