by Merci Gracia | Sep 6, 2011 | Acceptance, Balance, Faith, Relax, Trust
You can’t do better than your best. No matter how much you plan and strategize, outcomes are often out of your control. Worrying about results can take you down the rabbit hole of anxiety. Your effort alone justifies feeling good. Surrender....
by Merci Gracia | Sep 4, 2011 | Authenticity, Balance, Truth
Every time you don’t tell the truth, you set yourself apart from your authentic Self and go a little out of balance. If your life feels chaotic and confusing, look where you aren’t being completely honest about how you really feel. Telling the truth...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 28, 2011 | Balance, Beliefs, Self-Awareness
Growth requires getting out of your comfort zone. While it isn’t always easy, you can still stay balanced by maintaining awareness of your core – physically, emotionally and spiritually. Core muscles, core beliefs, core values. Merci If you enjoy these...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Balance, Ease, Flow, Harmony, Natural, Peace, Relaxation
You have a choice about the way you respond to every situation. Next time you find yourself feeling aggravated, pause before you react and just observe what’s happening inside you. Ask yourself how this is for you. Maybe to help you develop patience? Maybe to...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 17, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Balance, Flow, Focus, Perception, Present moment
It’s your thoughts about reality that make you suffer, not reality itself. When you accept what’s happening in the moment, as though it’s happening for you, you meet the moment in peace and gratitude. Then you’re in the best space to respond...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 12, 2011 | Appreciation, Balance, Ease, Flow, Grace, Kindness, Relax
If you like playing card games or sports, try this experiment: keep playing until the score is tied and then stop. If the object of the game is enjoyment, this adds a sweet element to it. If the object is to win, it’s a great way to experiment with a happy...