Life With Love

by Merci Gracia | Nov 5, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Focus

Look at life through the lens of love. When you’re loving, others feel it and open their hearts to you. When that happens, life seems easy. Love fest. Merci

Value in Every Moment

by Merci Gracia | Nov 4, 2011 | Appreciation, Change, Focus, Value

Find the value in every situation and the upside in every circumstance. Then focus on the changes you’d like to see. When you appreciate the way things are now, you set yourself up for success in the future. Simple logic. Merci

Three, Two, One…Happy

by Merci Gracia | Oct 15, 2011 | Attention, Focus, Happiness

Forget about that one thing that’s bothering you. Turn your attention to it’s resolution. When you focus on what you like rather than on what’s bugging you, you quantum leap into happiness. Easy as one, two, three. Merci

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...

It’s Sensational

by Merci Gracia | Oct 4, 2011 | Attention, Fear, Focus, Understanding

Physical pain is just a sensation until the mind gets involved and makes a full report. It’s the same with emotional pain, the story about it is what makes it hurt. While it’s difficult to stop the onslaught of the narrative, it is possible. Next time you...

What Defines your Life

by Merci Gracia | Sep 26, 2011 | Attention, Create, Discernment, Focus, Perception, Self-Awareness

Do you see problems or challenges; constraints or opportunities? Are you demoralized or inspired to innovate? Is that person annoying or are they teaching you something about yourself? There’s no right answer to these questions, but one thing is for...