The Power of Attitude

by Merci Gracia | Dec 12, 2012 | Flow, Gratitude, Present moment, Trust

When you expect the highest purpose to unfold in life and ask to be shown how everything is for you, whatever happens can be seen as a gift. If you anticipate disappointment, that expectation is like a request for it. Your attitude is so powerful that even small...

Embrace All of Life

by Merci Gracia | Dec 6, 2012 | Acceptance, Challenges, Evolution of Consciousness, Heart, Victim Thinking

Do you ever find yourself wondering why something undesirable is happening to you? Bemoaning what is rarely results in clear thinking or positive energy. Resisting and complaining will cause you to miss the wonderful bounty that inevitably comes from rising to...

Point of View

by Merci Gracia | Nov 20, 2012 | Freedom, Judgments, Trust

It’s impossible to comprehend the multitude of experiences that have informed and created somebody’s point of view. Even if that person is a relative or spouse and you think you completely understand them, you really can’t know for sure where they...

Handling Dissapointment

by Merci Gracia | Aug 28, 2012 | Feelings, Trust, Victim Thinking

When you feel bad because something has (or hasn’t) happened, try this little experiment: trust that it’s for the best. No matter what it is, have the humility to realize that you can’t actually know what the alternatives are or if they’re...

Keeping Commitments

by Merci Gracia | Aug 23, 2012 | Commitment, Honesty, Trust, Value

When you keep your word, you stay in your integrity. Even though you’ll obviously need to change your plans from time to time, doing it regularly makes you seem unreliable. Scheduling and not following through because you’re not in the mood or because...