by Merci Gracia | Aug 6, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude
You possess an internal source of inspiration and power. Your sustenance, happiness and fulfillment come through the material world but originate from your conscious awareness of this wellspring. If every person on the planet was given ample food, money and free time,...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 26, 2012 | Appreciation, Focus, Success
While approval from others feels good, basing how you feel on external affirmation is an unreliable approach to happiness. It postpones it until the future and puts the fate of your emotional condition in the hands of others. There’s a much more direct and...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 15, 2012 | Appreciation, Authenticity, Happiness
Not acknowledging your own mortality can give you an unrealistic sense of limitless time. That could be a good thing unless it makes you put off indefinitely the important business of being happy. To avoid that, figure out what you want in your life, give it your best...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 7, 2012 | Appreciation, Empowering, Focus, Grateful
The single most consistent and profound transformation shared by those who’ve returned from the edge of death is a renewed intention to live life to the fullest and value every moment. Learn from the experience of others. Life is precious… Cherish it....
by Merci Gracia | Jul 4, 2012 | Appreciation, Create, Generous, Giving, Grateful, Gratitude, Joy
Have you ever walked by a complete stranger whose spontaneous smile instantly made your day? Have you ever noticed how it lightens your mood when someone lets you go first? It’s amazing how a bit of kindness can create such good will. Considering the impact...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 3, 2012 | Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude, Problems, Trust, Visualize
If something’s bothering you, think of what you’d like to see happen. Ask your Inner Presence to show you what you can do to help bring about the highest purpose. Trust that the outcome will be to your liking. Expect the best rather than worrying about...