One Hand Clapping

by Merci Gracia | Feb 5, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Balance, Beliefs

The ease with which a bullfighter steps aside when an angry bull charges him is a good example to remember when faced with any form of attack. If you have an issue with someone and don’t meet the situation with resistance, there won’t be anything for them...

Don’t be Driven…Drive

by Merci Gracia | Dec 29, 2011 | Attention, Authenticity, Balance, Conscious, Honesty

When you’re compelled to do anything by an unconscious need to feel worthy, you’re driven. You can identify this compulsion when you notice you’re working too hard. Get in the driver’s seat by looking those impulses squarely in the eyes and...

Your Choices Matter

by Merci Gracia | Nov 2, 2011 | Balance, Conscious, Create, Joy, Thoughts

The thoughts you think and the actions you take not only create your experience of life in the moment, they determine the quality of your future. Consciously cultivate balance and joy NOW. The future will take care of itself. Merci

Moderation in Almost Everything

by Merci Gracia | Oct 22, 2011 | Balance, Discernment, Gratitude, Kindness, Loose, Natural, Relax

Poison in small doses can save your life. Foods normally considered healthy can be toxic in extreme quantities. There are no absolute rules about good and bad inputs. Except this one: moderation is the key to being healthy in every realm… Except for love and...

Cultivate Tolerance

by Merci Gracia | Sep 30, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Balance, Discernment, Loose, Perception, Relax

Imagine what it would be like if everyone had the same political views as you. If things didn’t go well, who could you blame? If you think you could run the world perfectly, isn’t it irresponsible to not do everything you can do to become the ruler of it?...

Problems Give Birth to Solutions

by Merci Gracia | Sep 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Balance

Any kind of imbalance you experience in your life has only come to your attention for one reason: to help take you to the next level. Look at the cause of the situation, find out how your thoughts, words, or actions have brought you to this place and ask your inner...