Nurture Your Enthusiasm

by Merci Gracia | Jul 20, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Create, Ease, Effort, Harmony

When you embody enthusiastic anticipation for something, it creates positive receptive energy that opens your mind and heart to possibility. When you’re open, you’re dynamic, energized, upbeat and ready for inspiration and success. No known down side....

Split Second Decision

by Merci Gracia | Jul 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Balance, Ease, Flow, Harmony, Natural, Peace, Relaxation

You have a choice about the way you respond to every situation. Next time you find yourself feeling aggravated, pause before you react and just observe what’s happening inside you. Ask yourself how this is for you. Maybe to help you develop patience? Maybe to...

Entitled to Happiness

by Merci Gracia | Jul 18, 2011 | Abundance, Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Beliefs, Effort, Happiness, Self-Awareness

Just being alive entitles you to a life of satisfaction, contentment and joy. It comes with the job. Your work is just understanding that you’re already good enough. When you understand that, abundance flows. Enjoy. Merci If you like these messages, pay it...

The Cause of Suffering

by Merci Gracia | Jul 17, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Balance, Flow, Focus, Perception, Present moment

It’s your thoughts about reality that make you suffer, not reality itself. When you accept what’s happening in the moment, as though it’s happening for you, you meet the moment in peace and gratitude. Then you’re in the best space to respond...

Understanding is Love

by Merci Gracia | Jul 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Compassion, Giving, Harmony, Love, Perception

Listening and developing a genuine appreciation for another person’s point of view feels good. In fact, the more different they are from you, the better it feels. Why? Because you’re allowing your mind to expand, your ego to soften, and… Your heart...

Acceptance is Powerful

by Merci Gracia | Jul 11, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Balance, Self-Awareness

When you resist what’s happening in the moment, you suffer. It’s natural to have preferences, but resistance keeps you stuck and focused on what’s wrong. Try to acknowledge what is and accept it as a given. Then turn your attention to what you...