The definition of mercy: mer·cy ˈmərsē/ (noun) compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm. Mercy is a very meek action based off of a strong emotion called compassion. Mercy is a meek action because the one showing mercy usually is in a position of power or authority. A person in a position of… Read More
Difference in Beliefs
I love this quote. It puts the responsibility for our actions on us, and takes away the “victim” mentality. It does not matter what another says, does, or believes. It can not affect you unless you let it. We have the power to let it in or keep it out. I am constantly dumbfounded on how stupid and rude the… Read More
Porcupines in Our Life
This book How to Hug a Porcupine, by Dr. John Lewis Lund was recommended to me several years ago, and it really made a huge difference in my life. There are some relationships we can not run away from. Some people we can not just cut out of our lives. Plus, if there is a lesson you need to learn… Read More
Control vs Govern
Controlling is one of the negative roots that all decisions can come from, the other two are: judgement and fear. I was thinking one day how does that apply to children? They need parenting and teaching but is that considered controlling them? Then the word “govern” came to my mind. We do not want to control them, but they do… Read More
Keeper of the Stars
“The two most important days in your life are the day you were born, and the day you find out why” -Mark Twain Did you know your birth has a lot more meaning that you thought? The keeper of the stars aligned the exact right stars for you when you were born. Each star carries their own energy and where they… Read More
Expectations Bring Frustrations
“As long as you have certain desires about how it ought to be, you can’t see how it is” –Ram Dass I believe this with all my heart! The glasses we wear and see the world through makes a big difference. One thing I have learned is that there are no “should” or “shouldn’t” in life. When we have so many… Read More
Subconscious Mind- The Power of Thoughts
Have you ever heard of the placebo effect? As an introduction, here is a quick 1 minute video to explain. The Placebo Effect. Basically, your thoughts have power. Your thoughts are generated from desires in your heart. When you speak thoughts out loud, they gain more negative or positive power. As you speak, you bring whatever you say into your life…. Read More
One Mentality
Our perceptions are everything. “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Viktor Frankl There are so many things is this world that separate us. There are so many things that we can judge and fight over… Read More