Resistance Blocks Wisdom

by Merci Gracia | Jun 25, 2013 | Acceptance, Suffering

It’s pointless to argue with reality, no matter how out of whack it seems. Because the collective state of human consciousness may not be up to your individual level, it’s inevitable that unwanted circumstances will show up. You can’t change that,...

Ask and Receive

by Merci Gracia | Apr 9, 2013 | Create, Evolution of Consciousness, Suffering, Trust, Visualize

Desire is said to be the cause of suffering. However, it’s not desire that causes problems, but rather attachment to the outcome. Without the will to expand and experience something new, evolution would come to a halt. Desire sets energy in motion. Knowing what...

Desire

by Merci Gracia | Mar 20, 2013 | Awareness, Conscious, Evolution of Consciousness, Suffering

Desire is responsible for innovation, progress, even evolution. It makes you stretch, learn and grow. Aspiration for better, different and more accounts for most of the activity in the world. But desire without awareness can lead you down some dangerous paths. When...

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...

Trouble Forgiving?

by Merci Gracia | Oct 12, 2012 | Forgiveness, Intention, Judgments, Perception, Suffering, Victim Thinking

Are you having trouble forgiving someone? No matter how offensive their behavior, remember your judgment is felt by you first. Since your subconscious mind makes no distinction between you and others, it assumes all criticism is about you. This plays havoc with your...