by Merci Gracia | Oct 31, 2016 | Compassion
We all make mistakes, it’s part of being human. Sometimes those mistakes are happy ones and actually bring good fortune. But sometimes they hurt others. When that happens, it’s often not the mistake that’s the biggest problem, but what we do (or...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 30, 2016 | Understanding
It’s often difficult to fathom the reason for the tragic events we see and hear about everyday. Even though it may sometimes feel like the world is going down the drain, it’s actually less violent and more prosperous than ever before in human history. Even...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 29, 2016 | Fear
Living in fear feels grim. When you think back on all the times you feared something that didn’t happen or actually benefited from things you feared that did happen, you might reconsider the usefulness of investing energy in that emotion at all. Excessive fear...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 28, 2016 | Acceptance, Tolerance
We often selectively hear what others say. And when we do hear what they say in its entirety, we often misunderstand the meaning. Because we haven’t traveled the same roads that they have, had the same joys, challenges and heartaches, we simply can’t see...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 27, 2016 | Handling Emotions, Health
The person who needs your love and attention most is you. You can’t be of true service if your own energy is compromised. If you want to help others and effectively deal with your personal challenges, your own good health and well-being must come first. When you...