Be in Control

by Merci Gracia | Sep 17, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Compassion, Focus, Kindness, Love

Don’t try to control your friends, your family or your mate. Rather, work on controlling yourself. When you change the inside, the outside automatically changes. Looking glass. Merci

Problems Give Birth to Solutions

by Merci Gracia | Sep 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Balance

Any kind of imbalance you experience in your life has only come to your attention for one reason: to help take you to the next level. Look at the cause of the situation, find out how your thoughts, words, or actions have brought you to this place and ask your inner...

Chill Factor

by Merci Gracia | Sep 7, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Relax, Trust

Trying to control people and events can lead to frustration and even hostility. When things aren’t going your way, a big, deep breath can do wonders to reset your mood. Remind yourself that all really is as it should be and will be changing momentarily....

Try Hard, Then Let Go

by Merci Gracia | Sep 6, 2011 | Acceptance, Balance, Faith, Relax, Trust

You can’t do better than your best. No matter how much you plan and strategize, outcomes are often out of your control. Worrying about results can take you down the rabbit hole of anxiety. Your effort alone justifies feeling good. Surrender....

Gift in Every Moment

by Merci Gracia | Aug 25, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Focus, Trust

Everything you see in life exists to serve you in some way. If it’s not immediately apparent, look again. It’s your present. Merci If you enjoy these posts, please forward to a friend. 🙂

Clear Vision

by Merci Gracia | Aug 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Understanding

What is, is never a mistake. Believing that you’re a victim of circumstance only causes suffering. When you understand and accept that what is, is what needs to be, you can then discover how it’s for you. Open to the new gifts that appear every moment....