Separation Is the Opposite of Love

by Merci Gracia | Apr 23, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Awareness, Harmony, Perception

Focusing on differences and judging others creates a sense of separation and eliminates love. Scientists have discovered that the right side of your brain makes no distinction between yourself and others. When you consciously judge others, you unconsciously withhold...

Enjoy the Ride

by Merci Gracia | Apr 8, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Conscious, Focus, Perception

Feeling good is the result of focusing on the details in your life that are going well and not obsessing about the relatively few that aren’t. If you always place your attention on the squeaky wheels, you’ll be forever trying to oil them and not enjoy the...

Commit to Happiness

by Merci Gracia | Apr 5, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Awareness, Conscious, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude

Develop the habit of taking note of everything that’s good about your life. It doesn’t matter if it’s people, places, pets or possessions. Just bring them to mind and feel a deep sense of gratitude for them. If you can commit to a job, a life-partner...

Your Mind is Like a Camera

by Merci Gracia | Apr 4, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Discernment, Focus, interpretation, Perception, Understanding

If your mind is a camera, your attitude is the lens and filter. What you see is unconsciously processed in a unique way in order to make sense of the world. You interpret new experiences to fit in with previous ones. But you always have the choice to decide how you...

Your Inner Presence

by Merci Gracia | Mar 31, 2012 | Authenticity, Awareness, Conditioning, Inner Presence

You were born with an essential nature. It’s been hidden by layers of conditioning that you absorbed from family, friends and society. This process is normal and necessary for your personal evolution. So is uncovering it. To access this inner presence that knows...

Peace Within

by Merci Gracia | Mar 26, 2012 | Appreciation, Awareness, Conscious, Focus, Harmony, Peace, Understanding

There’s a quiet, peaceful innocence within you that can’t be disturbed. Though it may be hidden, it’s always available when you choose to access it. Sit still, turn your awareness to your breath. Notice arising thoughts as if they are just passing...