by Merci Gracia | Jan 1, 2014 | Ease, Judgments, Love
“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.” – Zen Master Shunryo Suzuki. As you begin this new year, take a fresh look at your life. Suspend all judgments, complaints and disappointments as you examine your life through a...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 7, 2013 | Authenticity, Ease, Feelings, Love, Natural, Relax
A measure of a life well lived is having no regrets at the moment of death. Interviews with those close to death reveal the top five consistently held regrets: 1) I wish I’d had the courage to live life being true to myself, not according to what others expected...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 20, 2013 | Ease, Evolution of Consciousness
If you want to build your muscles or endurance, you gradually add more weight or distance to your practice regimen. In fact, if you want to improve your skills in any area, you challenge yourself by attempting more and more difficult tasks. New technology emerges...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 4, 2013 | Acceptance, Beliefs, Ease
The kind of story you tell yourself has an enormous impact on the way you feel. When you look at your life as a work in process, in which you’re constantly learning and growing, you feel good. If you chastise yourself for incompetence, you feel deflated. You can...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 18, 2013 | Acceptance, Ease
It’s important to be able to distinguish between your version of events and the truth. Recognizing that you’re viewpoint is filtered through your programming keeps you from getting entangled in unnecessary drama. When you remember that your story...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 19, 2013 | Attention, Ease, Focus
The easiest way to affect positive change in your life is to visualize what you want and imagine the joy you’ll feel when it’s a reality. Since what you focus on creates your experience, it’s best to keep your mind on solutions rather than the...