by Merci Gracia | Jul 23, 2011 | Attention, Create, Focus, Present moment, Self-Awareness, Understanding
Focusing on what you like generates energy. Focusing on what you don’t like, depletes it. Make a practice of noticing where your attention goes and how it feels. Is your thinking building you up or dragging you down? You’re in charge. Charge up....
by Merci Gracia | Jul 21, 2011 | Abundance, Compassion, Cooperation, Create, Giving, Grateful, Kindness, Love
When you do something that’s natural and effortless for you, it can hold an enormous significance for somebody else. That’s why it’s so important for you to be authentically who you are. Your special talents and gifts were given to you for a reason....
by Merci Gracia | Jul 20, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Create, Ease, Effort, Harmony
When you embody enthusiastic anticipation for something, it creates positive receptive energy that opens your mind and heart to possibility. When you’re open, you’re dynamic, energized, upbeat and ready for inspiration and success. No known down side....
by Merci Gracia | Jul 6, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Beliefs, Change, Create, Ease, Effort, Focus, Happiness, Joy, Perception, Present moment, Understanding
If you’re like most people, your day seems to be consumed by one-third work, one-third sleep, and one-third miscellaneous, including fixing meals and taking care of other business necessary to run your life. How much time do you have left to do exactly what you...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 1, 2011 | Attention, Balance, Create, Discernment, Focus, Perception, Present moment, Self-Awareness
Learning to be content right here, right now is quite possibly the best skill you can develop. How? By looking for what’s right. Avoid the downward spirals of worry, fear, and pity. While it’s good to acknowledge your feelings, don’t spend time...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 23, 2011 | Attention, Beliefs, Change, Create, Perception, Self-Awareness
The way to change anything in your life is to change yourself first. You may succeed in fixing the outside world in small ways, but it’ll only be temporary. There’s only one way to experience real change. Inside out. Merci