Freedom from Circumstances

by Merci Gracia | Jan 16, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Embody, Freedom

Think about an issue you find troubling. Now, set it aside for a moment and notice the natural well being that arises. Feel it in your body. While you still might want to change the situation, there’s no reason to withhold a sense of well being from yourself...

True Liberation

by Merci Gracia | Jan 1, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Joy

When you trust that everything in your life is as it should be, you have true freedom. The curious thing about liberation is that it’s completely independent of external circumstances. It’s actually the result of a decision: choosing to accept everything,...

Misguided Self Doubt

by Merci Gracia | Dec 30, 2011 | Appreciation, Awareness, Embody, Empowering, Happiness, Peace

Any doubt you have about your inherent goodness is erroneous thinking that prevents you from living your life peacefully and happily.  The only way out is to realize the truth that you’re naturally good. Own it and thrive. Merci

Look Beyond

by Merci Gracia | Dec 28, 2011 | Attention, Awareness, Choices, Conscious, Ease, Faith, Focus, Perception, Present moment, Relaxed, Self-Awareness

Some issues seem so all-consuming that it’s difficult to think of anything else. No matter how preoccupied you are, remember that it too, shall pass. Acknowledge what’s not working for you and then, whenever you think of it, say ‘I love you’....

Continuous Creation

by Merci Gracia | Dec 23, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Grateful

The quality of your life is determined by the way in which you interpret every experience. Do you accept or judge yourself?  Do you look for what’s right or what’s wrong? Do you hold grudges or are you willing to forgive? What kind of life will you create...

The Power of Embodiment

by Merci Gracia | Nov 11, 2011 | Attention, Awareness, Choices, Control, Fear, Focus, Perception

When you’re nervous, you have butterflies in your stomach. When you’re anxious or fearful, your blood pressure can rise. When you’re stressed out, your immune system is taxed. When you’re grateful, you’re relaxed and at ease. All these...