The Simple Truth

by Merci Gracia | Jul 20, 2013 | Awareness, Compassion, Evolution of Consciousness, Intention, Love, Understanding

Everyone is doing the best they can for their level of consciousness. When someone does or says something that upsets you, remember that they may be coming from a different level of understanding or you may not be interpreting their words or behavior according to...

You’re Already a Believer

by Merci Gracia | Jun 2, 2013 | Beliefs, Choices, Understanding

Some people don’t realize that the way they think is the single greatest factor in determining how they feel. They claim to be modern thinkers basing their understanding of life exclusively on scientifically proven ‘facts’. However,...

Understanding Trumps Knowledge

by Merci Gracia | May 16, 2013 | Conscious, Flow, Knowledge

Gathering information and knowledge to enable you to live more intelligently might seem like a worthwhile pursuit, however, those are just tools. Seeking to understand is a more direct route. You may speak many languages but communicate insensitivity. You can know...

Stop Being Mean to Yourself

by Merci Gracia | Mar 7, 2013 | Feelings, interpretation, Self-Awareness, Understanding, Victim Thinking

If you think someone else’s behavior is the cause of your unhappiness, remember that they’re here to live life their way, not your way. If their behavior feels bad to you or doesn’t meet your expectations, don’t take it personally. Their...

Don’t Assume

by Merci Gracia | Feb 9, 2013 | Conditioning, interpretation, Reality, Understanding

You live in a self-constructed reality and look at life through the lens of your own experience. Since everyone else is also interpreting reality from their unique point of view, assuming you understand their motivation can mean trouble. When somebody pushes your...