by Merci Gracia | Aug 10, 2013 | Grateful, Gratitude, Practice
Sometimes getting out of a funk requires nothing more than shifting your attention from the laundry list of things that could be improved to remembering how fortunate you are right now. Just muster up the intention and take note of all the good you already have in...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 14, 2013 | Appreciation, Grateful
What you probably already know, but may sometimes forget is that possessions, status or position won’t bring you enduring happiness. Studies have shown over and over that happiness is an inside job. When you focus on what’s good in your life and on how...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 17, 2012 | Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude
Don’t make the mistake of waiting until something is gone to begin appreciating it. Get into the habit of noticing the everyday blessings that surround you. Acknowledge just how fortunate you are for the people, the opportunities, the experiences, and even for...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 22, 2012 | Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude
Thanksgiving is our favorite holiday. It’s a culturally sanctioned opportunity to actively acknowledge and be thankful for the blessings in our lives. It’s a kind of attitude adjustment we make to our psyche once a year. But Thanksgiving need not be the...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 18, 2012 | Grateful, Habits, interpretation
The words you use to communicate your feelings and ideas leave strong impressions on your subconscious mind. This part of you interprets your words literally and attracts to you whatever is in alignment with them. When your words are expressed with strong emotion, the...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 13, 2012 | Feelings, Grateful, Gratitude, Thoughts, Wisdom
What matters more: what happens to you or how you interpret it? Your habitual thought loops create the way you feel about your life. Even though critical judgment is considered a sign of intelligence, it inevitably reduces your energy, clouds your outlook and bums...