Truth About Lies

by Merci Gracia | Jul 10, 2012 | Fear, Honesty, Love, Trust, Truth, Understanding

When someone lies to you, realize it’s never personal or meant to hurt you. They’re only lying to make themselves feel better, avoid unpleasant consequences or maintain control. When you make it about you, you hurt yourself. While it’s unpleasant to...

The Wisdom of Uncertainty

by Merci Gracia | Mar 16, 2012 | Acceptance, Balance, Beliefs, Fear, Generous, Honesty, Judgments

Next time you’re arguing with someone and you start to feel indignant because science and popular opinion are on your side, remember even the experts don’t always agree with one another. In the words of Voltaire, “Doubt is not a pleasant...

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...

You Are Love

by Merci Gracia | Jan 25, 2012 | Generous, Love, Self-Awareness, Understanding

Understanding that you are love is the key ingredient of a life well lived. Problems stem from not knowing who you are. Solutions require that you find out who you are. Do this by following the two word recommendation inscribed at the Oracle of Delphi: Know thyself....

The Future is Now

by Merci Gracia | Dec 6, 2011 | Fear, Feelings, Present moment, Truth, Worry

Stress is a signal that you’ve been pulled out of the present moment by concern over the past or fear of the future. The past is gone. The best preparation for the future is to be present when it comes. That’s now. Merci