The Power of Your Story

by Merci Gracia | May 20, 2012 | Attention, Beliefs, Conscious, Control, Freedom

With the exception of unusual circumstances, two people can have completely opposite reactions to the same experience, depending on the story they tell themselves. If you regularly find yourself reflecting about how something is bad or unfortunate, remember this one...

True Alchemy

by Merci Gracia | May 1, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Control, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude, Joy, Miracles

The most profoundly magical power you can develop is the ability to discern how every circumstance in your life serves you. If you can learn to flip the perception switch and view even the most unappealing situations as a part of your wonderful, expansive,...

Forks in the Road

by Merci Gracia | Apr 19, 2012 | Choices, Conscious, Control, Create, Discernment, Focus, Intention, Perception

On the path through life do you embrace difficulties as opportunities to grow or do you get upset and blame others? Do you regret the past or understand that you made the best choices you could at the time? Do you realize that you’re in charge of your own life...

Healing Effects of Gratitude

by Merci Gracia | Mar 28, 2012 | Control, Embody, Gratitude, Habits, Intention, Practice, Thoughts

Modern medicine confirms the intimate connection between mind and body. The harmful impact of unconscious thinking is evident in a variety of stress-related conditions. Since unhealthy thinking can harm the body, it stands to reason that balanced thinking can heal the...

Skillful Living

by Merci Gracia | Feb 12, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Beliefs, Choices, Control, Ease, interpretation, Problems, Relax

Accepting what’s happening in the moment grants you the serenity that eludes those who are in resistance. A fulfilling and joyful life entails accepting the reality of what is, and then taking action based on what you’d like to see. The final ingredient is...

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...