by Merci Gracia | Jan 1, 2011 | Ease, Flow, Grateful, Relax, Trust
Taking yourself too seriously is one of the biggest causes of stress. Life flows much more effortlessly when you relax and take it easy. Begin this new year with a personal commitment to live your life in a loose, natural and relaxed way. The best way to take your...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 31, 2010 | Ease, Flow, Grateful, Relax
When you think back over this last year, be grateful for every part of it. The good for obvious reasons. The bad because contrast helps you realize what you do and don’t want. When you see something you don’t like, you’re energized by the motivation to change it. To...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 30, 2010 | Grace, Grateful, Happiness
Shakespeare said “Nothing is either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” Maybe realizing this is one of the central purposes of life. You create your version of the world by how you perceive and judge ‘what is.’ Zooming in on things that...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 28, 2010 | Grace, Grateful, Gratitude
Above the clouds is a clear, blue sky. Beneath a thought is a clear, still mind. Thoughts come and go like clouds. And have about as much substance. Don’t believe the ones that hurt, And be grateful for the ones that feel good. Same with ripples on a pond. I...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 24, 2010 | Giving, Grace, Grateful, Gratitude, Grazie
The cool thing about feeling grateful is that it sets up an emotional environment inside you that creates a propensity for you to feel this way more often. It’s a gift you give to yourself that keeps on giving! Kind of like a snowball effect. Merry Gratitude,...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 24, 2010 | Flow, Grateful, Gratitude
Everything moves in cycles–seasons, tides, even moods. Not only do we get to experience variety, we can count on relief in times of discomfort or hardship. Through it all we can be grateful. Grateful for the good times and grateful that the bad ones don’t...