Let It Flow

by Merci Gracia | Jan 14, 2013 | Compassion, Feelings, interpretation, Love, Suffering

When life isn’t showing up the way you think it should, step back to take a fresh look at the situation. Acknowledge the way you see it and realize it’s your interpretation that’s bugging you. It’s impossible to see the whole picture or know...

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...

Only Self-Love Fulfills

by Merci Gracia | Oct 19, 2012 | Acceptance, Heart, Love

The thrill of success that comes with accomplishment fades as quickly as the spotlight of attention. When you’re left with only your own thoughts and feelings, you realize that no amount of external appreciation can make up for the absence of self-love. If you...

How to Get in the Flow

by Merci Gracia | Aug 30, 2012 | Acceptance, Forgiveness, Love

When you truly forgive yourself and others, stress melts and life begins to flow. Do it by letting go of anger, resentment, blame, judgment, shame, guilt and unworthiness. It doesn’t actually matter whether you can think of the specific things you need to...

Free Love

by Merci Gracia | Aug 20, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Control, Ease, Freedom, Giving, Harmony, Love, Relationship

Assuming ownership of your mate or children, decreases the likelihood of having healthy and satisfying relationships with them. It also sets you up for problems in the future. When you think of them as extensions of yourself, you box them in with expectations that...