Radical Forgiveness

by Merci Gracia | Dec 4, 2011 | Acceptance, Forgiveness, Love, Truth

There is no alternate reality where life happens the way it ‘should’. This is it. No matter how it seems to your limited viewpoint, reality never gets it wrong. When you realize the truth that no one can ever harm you, you realize that there is never...

Correct Your Vision

by Merci Gracia | Nov 30, 2011 | Change, Truth

When you’re focused on changing others, progress can seem very slow. When you work on changing yourself, others appear to transform quickly. That’s because the lens through which you’re looking has a new magnification. Self administered optometry....

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....

Be Here Now

by Merci Gracia | Oct 29, 2011 | Present moment, Thoughts, Truth, Understanding

Everything you need is available right now. If that’s not your experience, you may not be focused on the here and now. Turn your awareness to what’s happening right where you are, in this very moment and see for yourself. It’s true....

Head and Heart

by Merci Gracia | Oct 18, 2011 | Heart, intellect, Intuition, Love

Knowledge is no substitute for understanding. Acquiring an arsenal of facts might be useful, but don’t forget to cultivate wisdom. That comes from listening to your heart… The real source of intelligence. Merci