by Merci Gracia | Feb 17, 2016 | Attention
We can’t really know if what we want will actually bring us the feeling we’re looking for. Being attached to getting something in a particular way might prevent us from finding solutions that offer even greater fulfillment. The key to satisfaction is...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 12, 2016 | Attention
When a relationship gets boring, it may mean that we just need to go deeper in rather than out. Relating on a superficial level eventually becomes dull or even worse. Though it can be frightening, little is more satisfying than expressing ourselves truthfully and...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 9, 2015 | Attention
Our experience of life is determined by our mental habits. Do we focus on what’s working or what’s broken? Do we blame and complain about what’s wrong or do we actively try to find solutions? Do we cling to the familiar even when it’s not...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 4, 2015 | Attention
If your mind is distracting you from being fully present and appreciating the moment you’re in, it isn’t just annoying, it’s stealing your life. Each second that you worry or bemoan what is, you lose. You load your consciousness with dissatisfaction...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 30, 2015 | Attention
If some aspects of your life don’t feel so good, try making different choices. Often, all you need to do to make an improvement is tweak the way you think and talk about them. Avoid complaining and try to resist recounting stories of misfortune and...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 8, 2015 | Attention
Stress is a normal part of modern life. It can serve as a motivating factor, but too much of it can be devastating. Though it usually seems to be caused by something in the outside world, it’s actually an inside job, created by repetition of stories that make us...