Conscious Authenticity

by Merci Gracia | Oct 21, 2011 | Attention, Authenticity, Compulsive Behavior, Conscious, Control, Fear, Feelings

Do you try to control situations, seek approval from others, or say yes when you really feel like saying no? These are strategies to cover up feeling out of control, inadequate, or not being liked. Next time you catch yourself, try feeling the underlying feelings...

Three, Two, One…Happy

by Merci Gracia | Oct 15, 2011 | Attention, Focus, Happiness

Forget about that one thing that’s bothering you. Turn your attention to it’s resolution. When you focus on what you like rather than on what’s bugging you, you quantum leap into happiness. Easy as one, two, three. Merci

Commit to Happiness

by Merci Gracia | Oct 11, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Gratitude, Happiness, Relax

While making your to-do list, bucket list, life-goals list, or vision-board, add this to it: “Become a master at feeling joyful.” After all, that’s what you think all those things on your lists will do for you. You could just cut to the chase. Great...

The Only Valid Comparison

by Merci Gracia | Oct 9, 2011 | Attention, Discernment, Focus, Grateful, Happiness, Harmony, Joy, Natural, Trust

Why compare yourself with others? Your  DNA, culture, family and unique experiences ensure that any such comparison is invalid. You can, however, compare the you of now with the you of before. Are you kinder, wiser, happier and more peaceful? That’s what really...

Truth is a Point of View

by Merci Gracia | Oct 7, 2011 | Attention, Beliefs, Discernment, Gratitude, Harmony, Perception

An object can look completely different depending on your vantage point.  The same goes for history, politics, or what just happened at the dinner table. If the truth about any situation is contingent upon perspective, does it ever make sense to be incensed about what...

What’s Your Story?

by Merci Gracia | Oct 5, 2011 | Attention, Perception, Present moment, Self-Awareness

You live in whatever story you tell yourself. No matter what aspect of your life you’re focused on, know that your story about it is only one of many possible interpretations. Does it empower you, upset you, delight you, or frighten you? It’s a choice....