by Merci Gracia | Feb 13, 2012 | Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude, Present moment, Understanding
Your attitude toward life determines your experience of it. What actually occurs is not nearly as important as how you deal with it. When you recognize that each moment comes with the precise information you need, you can greet each one with gratitude. While you may...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 3, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude, Joy, Present moment
There are as many different paths to fulfillment as there are people. You can pursue it through knowledge, excitement, fun, adventure or even challenge. Each of these has specific benefits that give you a particular sense of satisfaction. Or, you might just find...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 2, 2012 | Appreciation, Awareness, Choices, Conscious, Focus, Grateful, Happiness
People who’ve had a brush with death often report experiencing a heightened appreciation for life, especially for the ‘little’ things. These lucky few have just been freed from the mindset that delays contentment until some future condition is met....
by Merci Gracia | Jan 22, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Choices, Conscious, Cooperation, Grateful, Self-Awareness
When you love who you are, you don’t need to constantly prove yourself through accomplishment and accumulation. They rarely lead to fulfillment anyway. Doing and having more are often just attempts to help you feel better that can actually lead you astray. Cut...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 19, 2012 | Feelings, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude, Happiness, Worry
The best way to feel uplifted is to focus on what’s going right in your life. Keep a running tally in your mind of all the people, places and things you love. If you’re feeling down, remember how lucky you actually are and get on the gratitude train....
by Merci Gracia | Dec 23, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Grateful
The quality of your life is determined by the way in which you interpret every experience. Do you accept or judge yourself? Do you look for what’s right or what’s wrong? Do you hold grudges or are you willing to forgive? What kind of life will you create...