Labor and Its Fruits

by Merci Gracia | Jul 22, 2012 | Grateful, Happiness, Joy, Success

Sometimes the desire to achieve a future objective interferes with enjoying the process of getting there. You don’t need to give up your goals to get around that dilemma. You just need to learn the skill of finding something enjoyable in everything you do. When...

Don’t Wait for A Wake-up Call

by Merci Gracia | Jul 7, 2012 | Appreciation, Empowering, Focus, Grateful

The single most consistent and profound transformation shared by those who’ve returned from the edge of death is a renewed intention to live life to the fullest and value every moment. Learn from the experience of others. Life is precious… Cherish it....

You Can Change the World

by Merci Gracia | Jul 4, 2012 | Appreciation, Create, Generous, Giving, Grateful, Gratitude, Joy

Have you ever walked by a complete stranger whose spontaneous smile instantly made your day? Have you ever noticed how it lightens your mood when someone lets you go first? It’s amazing how a bit of kindness can create such good will. Considering the impact...

Life Works Out

by Merci Gracia | Jul 3, 2012 | Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude, Problems, Trust, Visualize

If something’s bothering you, think of what you’d like to see happen. Ask your Inner Presence to show you what you can do to help bring about the highest purpose. Trust that the outcome will be to your liking. Expect the best rather than worrying about...

The Science of Positivity

by Merci Gracia | Jun 23, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Empowering, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude

It’s no secret that obsessive focus on your problems will sink you in to a psychological malaise and compromise your health. Conversely, when you choose to put your attention on what’s going right, it endows you with a sense of well-being. Ultimately,...

True Alchemy

by Merci Gracia | May 1, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Control, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude, Joy, Miracles

The most profoundly magical power you can develop is the ability to discern how every circumstance in your life serves you. If you can learn to flip the perception switch and view even the most unappealing situations as a part of your wonderful, expansive,...