Live Like There’s No Tomorrow

by Merci Gracia | Feb 2, 2012 | Appreciation, Awareness, Choices, Conscious, Focus, Grateful, Happiness

People who’ve had a brush with death often report experiencing a heightened appreciation for life, especially for the ‘little’ things. These lucky few have just been freed from the mindset that delays contentment until some future condition is met....

Admire Yourself

by Merci Gracia | Jan 29, 2012 | Appreciation, Awareness

Think of someone you admire. Realize that who you see them to be is largely your own projection. What you appreciate about them is within you. If it wasn’t, you wouldn’t be able to see it in them. Next time you actively appreciate a quality in someone...

Gratitude List

by Merci Gracia | Jan 24, 2012 | Appreciation, Gratitude, Love

You are unconditionally loved by life. The proof: The sun shines on you, the earth supports you, the flowers bloom for you, the green grass grows for you, the ocean waves for you, the moon cycles for you. That’s just for starters. I’m sure you can add to...

Faults or Assets

by Merci Gracia | Jan 18, 2012 | Appreciation, Conditioning, Forgiveness, Habits, Perception, Self-Awareness, Understanding, Wisdom

What others think of you is beyond your control. Their opinion is based on their conditioning and personal complexes. If they have the habit of finding fault in others, it’s just a matter of time before they’ll see faults in you. If they’re loving...

Freedom from Circumstances

by Merci Gracia | Jan 16, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Embody, Freedom

Think about an issue you find troubling. Now, set it aside for a moment and notice the natural well being that arises. Feel it in your body. While you still might want to change the situation, there’s no reason to withhold a sense of well being from yourself...

There’s Only Now

by Merci Gracia | Jan 14, 2012 | Appreciation, Choices, Focus, Grace, Happiness, Perception

Even though it seems like happiness depends on external circumstances, it’s really the result of how you interpret them. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you’ll be happy when…If and when that requirement is met, you may have created yet...