Suffering is Optional

by Merci Gracia | Jan 26, 2012 | Discernment, Feelings

Suffering is the result of the story you’re telling yourself. Part of you may secretly like to suffer a bit because you find it familiar and comforting. However, if you knew how suffering tarnishes your energetic radiance, you’d want to change that...

The Light in Everyone

by Merci Gracia | Jan 3, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Discernment

There’s a pure spark of light in everyone, even if you can’t see it. If you want a better relationship with someone, imagine talking to that part. They will respond to you according to how you see them. See the light. Merci

Choose What You Want

by Merci Gracia | Oct 27, 2011 | Choices, Commitment, Create, Discernment

Words do more than just communicate. Words are creative. Try this experiment: Next time you say “I want” change it to “I choose.” Notice how different that feels. Wanting suggests lack. Choosing is active, decisive, committed… and more...

Harmonize Yourself

by Merci Gracia | Oct 23, 2011 | Attention, Authenticity, Conscious, Discernment, Habits, Harmony, Mastery

You know how sometimes, when you’re about to pick up the phone, that very person calls you? Or how two totally unconnected people invent the same thing at the same time in different parts of the world? Though it’s not always obvious, there’s actually...

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...

The Only Valid Comparison

by Merci Gracia | Oct 9, 2011 | Attention, Discernment, Focus, Grateful, Happiness, Harmony, Joy, Natural, Trust

Why compare yourself with others? Your  DNA, culture, family and unique experiences ensure that any such comparison is invalid. You can, however, compare the you of now with the you of before. Are you kinder, wiser, happier and more peaceful? That’s what really...