The Value of Contrast

by Merci Gracia | Jan 26, 2011 | Change, Focus

When a problem appears, define it clearly to yourself and avoid adding energy to it by complaining. The value in anything negative is that it shows you what you don’t want. Then you can shift your attention to what you’d like to create. You only know what...

You’re The Captain

by Merci Gracia | Jan 23, 2011 | Attention, Ease, Focus

Admitting that you’re in control of your emotional destiny can be daunting. But only until you feel the tremendous relief that comes from knowing that you choose the quality of every experience. When you fully own this power, you can never be a victim. Sail away....

Count Your Blessings

by Merci Gracia | Jan 21, 2011 | Abundance, Appreciation, Focus, Gratitude

If you touch your toes everyday you’ll always be able to touch your toes. If you count your blessings everyday, you’ll always have blessings to count. Touch count, touch count, touch…smile. Keeps you fit, improves your math, makes you smile....

Everyday Reminders

by Merci Gracia | Jan 20, 2011 | Abundance, Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Happiness

You know how puffy white clouds in the clear blue sky, your favorite song, a beautiful sunset, a pretty flower, or a smiling baby can immediately take you to a place of appreciation and contentment? Yeah, me too… that vibration is a pretty powerful place to...

Benefits of Beginner’s Mind

by Merci Gracia | Jan 11, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Flow, Focus, Grateful

In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, in the expert’s there are few. – Shunryu Suzuki-Roshi Life is immense with possibilities. Every challenge has a multitude of solutions. When you think you know everything, your eyes aren’t open to fresh new...

Make It Feel Good

by Merci Gracia | Jan 9, 2011 | Attention, Ease, Focus, Loose, Natural, Relaxed

The great news is that you are 100% responsible for how you feel. Before you put your spin on it, nothing means anything. No matter what anyone says to you, it is only your interpretation that creates your feelings. Even when you are positively sure someone intends to...