Intention

by Merci Gracia | Nov 30, 2018 | Effort, Intention

Since we don’t have control over everything in our environment, we can’t always prevent our failures. Our successes often come on the shoulders of others, so we can’t actually claim full credit. Ultimately, the only thing we are completely...

Try Your Best

by Merci Gracia | Feb 17, 2015 | Effort

You were born to learn and evolve. Acting on a sincere intention to grow any aspect of your life feels good. When you try your best it’s much easier to accept how the chips fall, even if it’s not what you expected. No matter how talented and intelligent...

Fake It for Real

by Merci Gracia | Aug 12, 2014 | Acceptance, Effort

Is there a new way you’d like to be in the world that you just can’t seem to make happen? Here’s how to start: Get really clear about what you want and visualize it. If your desire is to be happier, try to conjure up that feeling however you can, as...

The Worst That Could Happen

by Merci Gracia | Oct 30, 2013 | Effort, Fear

Very few people ever regret attempting a challenging endeavor, even if they failed at it. But, it is common to feel remorse about having avoided something you really wanted to do because you were afraid. Failure can be inspiring, motivating and positive. Fear of...

The Magic of Small Steps

by Merci Gracia | Sep 16, 2013 | Attention, Effort

Some planning ahead is required to conceive of and fulfill your dreams. But staying present with your attention focused in the here and now will rock your life. This moment holds all of the countless clues that can lead you to your desired goal. Knowing what you want...

Become a Master!

by Merci Gracia | Sep 1, 2013 | Commitment, Effort, Mastery, Practice

If you want to become really good at something, do it everyday. Whether learning a musical instrument or developing a physical skill, when you do it regularly, you make the sort of progress that builds on itself. Doing something everyday creates mental, physical or...