by Merci Gracia | Mar 21, 2013 | Abundance, Appreciation, Gratitude
Don’t wait for a special event to occur before you celebrate, do it now! There’s always an abundance of wonder and beauty in your immediate vicinity that’s worthy of appreciation. Practice acknowledging the awesomeness of life. It activates the...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 10, 2013 | Anger, Feelings, Gratitude, Happiness, Health, Love, Peace, Thoughts, Worry
Your body registers every word you utter. It’s negatively affected by every angry, stressful or unhappy thought you have. Whether you declare it out loud or just think it, your subconscious mind works to make it true. Test this the next time you have your blood...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 27, 2013 | Forgiveness, Gratitude, Inner Presence, Judgments, Love, Thoughts
Does your inner critic regularly chastise you? Does it cause you stress by conjuring up fearful scenarios? Would you spend time with anyone else who talked to you that way? If you’re plagued by the fear-mongering chatter of your internal meanie, take action now....
by Merci Gracia | Feb 12, 2013 | Gratitude, Joy
The primary motivation beneath every goal is the desire to feel good. Even those who perform what appear to be charitable and selfless acts, do so because they derive some psychological benefit from their effort. The truth is, you’re the only one who can set the...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 24, 2013 | Appreciation, Feelings, Giving, Gratitude
When you feel appreciation for someone, take the time to reach out and tell them. It’s easy to let those instances pass and go unexpressed. The gift of your loving comments will brighten their day. The best part is that, whatever you express in words, expands....
by Merci Gracia | Jan 16, 2013 | Gratitude, Health, Practice, Thoughts, Worry
Your thoughts can make you happy or even scare you to death. While stress raises your blood pressure and takes the fun out of life, gratitude and compassion can relieve it and fill your heart with joy. Developing an awareness of your thought patterns and checking in...