Split Second Harmony

by Merci Gracia | Nov 27, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Fear, Focus, Perception

There’s a split second before you react emotionally to anything you see happening. It’s right in that moment that you can decide to be at peace no matter what. Remind yourself that you never have all of the information. You might as well relax and see how...

The Judge that Matters

by Merci Gracia | Nov 13, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Judgments, Perception, Success

A life well lived can only be measured by one metric: Did you enjoy yourself? When scheduling your affairs and organizing your life, make sure you maximize your enjoyment so you can answer this question in the affirmative. Get your priorities straight....

Position Versus Preference

by Merci Gracia | Nov 9, 2011 | Beliefs, Focus, Generous, Happiness, Perception

If you’re so sure of your position that you can’t budge, you’re bound to experience conflict. People have such varied life experiences that what’s true for you is often not equally true for them. When you remember this, you soften your stance....

Grist is Grace

by Merci Gracia | Nov 7, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Focus, Mastery, Perception

Problems teach you how you need to change the focus of your attention. It’s usually away from difficulties and on to solutions. Focus on what you’d like to see, not on what you don’t like. Your attention is fuel. Feed the right fire....

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....