Eliminate Your Big ‘But’

by Merci Gracia | Apr 20, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Discernment, Focus

How many times have you been in the perfect situation, where everything was just right except one, little, annoying, persistent thing? Differentiate the vital ability to discern from the habitual practice of finding and focusing on the one thing that isn’t going...

Break Time

by Merci Gracia | Apr 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Authenticity, Natural, Peace, Relaxation

No matter what your mind is telling you, realize it may or may not be true. If you’re filled with loving thoughts of gratitude, groove on. If you’re spending time worrying about what’s going wrong in the world, give yourself a break, unless you can...

Faith or Fear?

by Merci Gracia | Apr 18, 2011 | Attention, Beliefs, Create, Faith, Fear, Focus, Peace, Relax, Trust

Both faith and fear result from beliefs. One from the belief that things will turn out well. The other from the belief that they won’t. As long as you’re engaging in the ‘what if’ game, you might as well make it feel good. Which one serves you?...

Grow Your Love Garden

by Merci Gracia | Apr 17, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Giving, Love, Self-Awareness

If you want more love in your life, love your life more. You only feel love when you give love. Love is not something that someone gives you, it’s something that you generate yourself. Practice loving something about everything and everyone you encounter....

One Mind

by Merci Gracia | Apr 16, 2011 | Attention, Focus, Love, Perception

Next time you’re talking with someone, silently say “I love you” over and over. Notice what happens. It’s especially interesting when the conversation is with someone who usually annoys you. You’ll be amazed at how much others sense your...

The Answer is NOW

by Merci Gracia | Apr 15, 2011 | Attention, Present moment

Stressful thoughts are usually about the future. Don’t miss the bounty of the present moment by getting sidetracked worrying about things to come. If you’re looking too far ahead, you might miss valuable solutions available in this very moment. Tune in to...