The Sweet Spot

by Merci Gracia | May 2, 2011 | Balance, Change, Ease, Flow, Harmony, Self-Awareness

Be confident, but not arrogant. Be quick, but don’t make haste. Be dedicated, but not driven. Exercise control, but don’t be a freak. Pursue growth and seek balance. Merci

Think Solution

by Merci Gracia | Apr 5, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Change, Create, Love, Self-Awareness

Challenges and difficulties are easier to overcome with the right attitude. Circumstances don’t determine how you feel, your thoughts do. Redirect your thoughts from problems to solutions. They’re what you’re looking for....

The Myth of Perfection

by Merci Gracia | Apr 2, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Compassion, Focus, Honesty, Loose, Perception

You are a work-in-progress. Judging yourself for not “being enough” is a habit that will keep you from ever feeling satisfied. You can be your own worst enemy or your own best friend. Choose the latter. Treat yourself with loving kindness and relax....

Imagine the Solution

by Merci Gracia | Apr 1, 2011 | Attention, Change, Flow, Joy, Peace

What you give your attention to moment by moment determines your experience of life. If you want more joy, keep your mind on what you love. You can’t experience peace by paying attention to something painful, even if you’re trying to change it. Instead,...

Learn to Discern

by Merci Gracia | Mar 31, 2011 | Attention, Change, Ease, Loose, Perception, Understanding

To reach your goals, you have to discern what you like and what you don’t. Don’t confuse this with criticizing and complaining. Keep your attention on what you prefer and watch it grow. People with good judgment are discerning....

Like A Planet

by Merci Gracia | Mar 27, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Change, Create, Focus, Joy

You have a magnetic force like gravity that pulls experiences, opportunities and people to you. Your habitual thoughts create the quality of this force. If you want to see new things in your orbit, change the quality of your thoughts. Gratitude does the trick....