The Truth About Judgments

by Merci Gracia | Feb 11, 2012 | Forgiveness, Judgments, Self-Awareness, Understanding

The intensity of the judgments you have about others reveals how strongly you judge yourself for the same offenses. To demonstrate, next time one pops up, insert your own name in place of theirs (‘Joe is mean’ turns in to ‘I am mean’) Can you...

Exemplary Kindness

by Merci Gracia | Jan 30, 2012 | Attention, Compassion, Conscious, Empowering, Faith, Focus, Kindness, Understanding

When you relate to the world with kindness, you’re more likely to experience that quality in others. Without even being aware of it, people will go to great lengths to match your vibration. Lead by example: offer love and expect the best from others… You...

Think Big

by Merci Gracia | Nov 15, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Compassion, Happiness, Love, Understanding

When you think big enough, you don’t judge people just because they think differently. You understand that everyone is seeing through their own filter. You know you’ve expanded into a grander perspective when you’re able to listen and discern with an...

Be in Control

by Merci Gracia | Sep 17, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Compassion, Focus, Kindness, Love

Don’t try to control your friends, your family or your mate. Rather, work on controlling yourself. When you change the inside, the outside automatically changes. Looking glass. Merci

Love and Approval

by Merci Gracia | Sep 14, 2011 | Attention, Compassion, Discernment, Kindness

Everyone is looking for love and approval. Behavior that disregards or offends is unconscious and not personal. You don’t have to like everyone you meet, but it’s easy to be forgiving when you remember that everybody is coping the best they can. If they...