by Merci Gracia | Feb 2, 2016 | Gratitude
Focusing on gratitude is a way to immediately feel good. But, is it just a trick to distract ourselves from the suffering, tragedy and injustice we see? Actually, the exercise of focusing our thoughts on gratitude is mental training. Cognitive science instructs us...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 29, 2015 | Gratitude
Today is the perfect day to begin (or continue) the practice of acknowledging everything you’re grateful for. Developing the simple habit of writing down three new things you appreciate each day not only makes you feel good now, it sets you up for a positive...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 26, 2015 | Gratitude
In the United States, the Thanksgiving Holiday is an occasion to collectively express gratitude for all of our blessings. This is our favorite holiday because we know how powerful the attitude of gratitude can be in effecting positive change in our lives. More than...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 7, 2015 | Gratitude
Our experience of life is a direct result of how we think. We are the ones who set the standards that determine if we feel lousy, just okay or great. We create our own goals and congratulate or condemn ourselves depending on whether or not we attain them. We decide if...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 29, 2015 | Gratitude
Acknowledging what you love about life elevates your personal energy. Your thoughts create an energy that attracts like a magnet. Regularly focusing on what you’re grateful ensures that what you’ll notice most is whatever is in alignment with that. Take a...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 16, 2015 | Gratitude
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