Your Emotional Environment

by Merci Gracia | May 31, 2013 | Beliefs, Conditioning, interpretation, Self-Awareness

The emotional environment in which you live is based on a mixture of your conditioning and habitual thought patterns. It’s a made-up world created by your spin on the experiences you’ve had. Since this emotional ecosystem is your creation, you can change...

Built for Growth

by Merci Gracia | May 30, 2013 | Abundance, Conscious, Evolution of Consciousness

All living beings experience four essential stages of life: birth, growth, decline and death. Animals appear to go through these without conscious concern for meaning. Many people do the same. Humans are the only (known) species who have the ability to contemplate the...

Bring Your Own Fun

by Merci Gracia | May 29, 2013 | Freedom

If you truly want to enjoy your life, you need to assume total responsibility for your experience of it. Even when it seems like your happiness is enhanced or perturbed by someone or something else, it’s up to you to determine how you feel about each and every...

Pain and Discomfort Are Teachers

by Merci Gracia | May 28, 2013 | Change, Feelings, Happiness

Physical and emotional discomfort are signals prompting you to change your behavior. When you do something that’s not good for your body, pain encourages you to stop it. If you’re having unpleasant interactions or spending time with people that...

Acceptance Equals Love

by Merci Gracia | May 27, 2013 | Acceptance, Love

When you unconditionally accept others, you offer one of the greatest gifts possible. Radiating love and compassion has an immediate and uplifting effect. It feels so good they’re moved to match your belief in them. Everyone has the potential to act out of...