by Merci Gracia | Jan 12, 2013 | Awareness, Conscious, Gratitude, interpretation, Thoughts
Scientific research concludes that your thoughts affect your health. One of the biggest menaces, stress, is brought on by fear and resistance to what is. You may be unaware of the detrimental thoughts you entertain. Becoming conscious of your thinking and developing...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 25, 2012 | Appreciation, Gratitude
Light-heartedness is a magical quality that seems to accompany good moods, heart-felt connections and deep appreciation. It’s never the result of your circumstances, it’s the cause of it. Though it’s not always easy, you can conjure up the feeling at...
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 | Dec 12, 2012 | Flow, Gratitude, Present moment, Trust
When you expect the highest purpose to unfold in life and ask to be shown how everything is for you, whatever happens can be seen as a gift. If you anticipate disappointment, that expectation is like a request for it. Your attitude is so powerful that even small...
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 19, 2012 | Conscious, Gratitude, Love, Self-Awareness
Longevity research shows that people who have plenty of social interaction, adequate rest and a sense of purpose are more likely to live longer. This comes naturally to people who love themselves. You can develop greater self-love by remembering that, at every point...