Intellect and Intuition

by Merci Gracia | Oct 8, 2011 | Heart, intellect, Intuition, Love, Truth

A strong intellect is a handy tool. It’s great to be able to retain facts and weave them together cleverly, win arguments and explain things. But your heart and intuition are where you’ll find your truth. Besides, your intellect doesn’t love…...

Truth is a Point of View

by Merci Gracia | Oct 7, 2011 | Attention, Beliefs, Discernment, Gratitude, Harmony, Perception

An object can look completely different depending on your vantage point.  The same goes for history, politics, or what just happened at the dinner table. If the truth about any situation is contingent upon perspective, does it ever make sense to be incensed about what...

Trouble is Transient

by Merci Gracia | Sep 25, 2011 | Attention, Ease, Faith, Present moment, Relax, Trust

You’ve already got the keys to the castle of happiness, you just have to remember to use them. One of the master keys is understanding that everything is always in a state of flux. Even the most unpleasant situation will eventually transform into something else....

Tell the Truth

by Merci Gracia | Sep 4, 2011 | Authenticity, Balance, Truth

Every time you don’t tell the truth, you set yourself apart from your authentic Self and go a little out of balance. If your life feels chaotic and confusing, look where you aren’t being completely honest about how you really feel. Telling the truth...

Truth is Relative

by Merci Gracia | Aug 14, 2011 | Perception, Truth

No matter how real your experience seems to you, it’s not always an accurate indicator of the truth. Experience is just perception filtered through conditioning. Different filters create different experiences. Good to remember when your perception doesn’t...