Don’t Solve Your Problems

by Merci Gracia | Jul 21, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Choices, interpretation, Problems, Solutions, Understanding

Do you look at life as a series of problems to be solved, one after another? Imagine the difference it would make if you saw it as one gift after another! Next time you’re presented with a challenge, treat it as an opportunity to gain understanding and wisdom....

Do You Need a Filter Change?

by Merci Gracia | Jul 20, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Beliefs, Practice, Reality, Trust

You see life through a subjective filter that’s constantly being reinforced by your interpretations of your experiences. This lens can equip you with an enjoyable outlook on life or one that doesn’t feel so good. If you love life, your filter is probably...

The World Is a Mirror

by Merci Gracia | Jun 17, 2012 | Awareness, Conscious, Kindness, Love, Perception, Self-Awareness

What you see happening in the world around you is a mirror of what’s going on inside you. When you’re kind to yourself, you see kindness everywhere. When you don’t pay enough attention to your feelings, others don’t either. The more you learn...

Open to New Possibilities

by Merci Gracia | Jun 12, 2012 | Attention, Awareness

Your perspective is not objective. It’s the result of your (mostly unconscious) interpretation of your experience. While there’s a multitude of other ways to view the very same set of circumstances, most people assume their version is the truth. If you...

Live Life Now

by Merci Gracia | Jun 10, 2012 | Awareness, Choices, Conscious, Focus, Happiness, Now

You only get to live this lifetime once. Find out what you love to do and do it. Spend time with your favorite people. Don’t delay gratification until some future date when all your preconditions are satisfied. If you don’t practice loving this moment, you...

Change Begins With You

by Merci Gracia | Jun 4, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Joy, Perception

The most important thing you can do is create a life of well-being for yourself. While it may seem noble to help others, when you haven’t taken care of your own inner life, you probably won’t do such a great job. Learning to love and accept yourself is...