by Merci Gracia | Mar 4, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Conscious, Discernment, Gratitude
An abundance of time, money and power can afford you many choices. But enduring satisfaction only comes from peace of mind. While you’re free to think however you like, remember your thoughts create your experience of life. If you want more satisfaction, avoid...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 3, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Discernment, Focus, Gratitude, Love, Perception
There’s no question that life conditions are more difficult for some than they are for others. Even though it seems that the circumstances of one’s life would determine the quality, the two aren’t necessarily related. The poorest beggar living on the...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 2, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Joy, Self-Awareness
Everyone essentially wants the same thing in life: to feel good. While it might rankle some to suggest that they’re after something as ‘lightweight’ and self-interested as happiness, beneath even the most altruistic and noble sounding endeavor, you...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 28, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Awareness, Empowering, Focus, interpretation, Perception
True forgiveness is more than just letting go of the wrongs that you perceive others have committed against you. It’s a complete release of everything that (you believe) has gone wrong in the world. When you let go of how things ‘should’ be,...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 13, 2012 | Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude, Present moment, Understanding
Your attitude toward life determines your experience of it. What actually occurs is not nearly as important as how you deal with it. When you recognize that each moment comes with the precise information you need, you can greet each one with gratitude. While you may...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 3, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude, Joy, Present moment
There are as many different paths to fulfillment as there are people. You can pursue it through knowledge, excitement, fun, adventure or even challenge. Each of these has specific benefits that give you a particular sense of satisfaction. Or, you might just find...