Your Relative Point of View

by Merci Gracia | Jul 19, 2012 | Habits, interpretation, Perception, Suffering

What you see in the world is a reflection of your mental patterns. That explains why interpretations of life can differ so much from person to person. Everything is neutral until you put your spin on it. What appeals to you, might offend somebody else. The same news...

Get Empowered

by Merci Gracia | May 17, 2012 | Beliefs, Conditioning, Empowering, Feelings, Habits, Present moment, Self-Awareness, Thoughts

The only thing that ever prevents you from feeling fantastic is the belief that you aren’t good enough. Any thought that suggests you’re less than you need to be right now, is completely false. When you love and accept yourself, you feel good and thrive in...

Take Care of Your Own Life First

by Merci Gracia | Apr 12, 2012 | Attention, Authenticity, Discernment, Focus, Habits, interpretation, Perception, Self-Awareness

If you’re in the habit of stewing over the injustice in the world, it might be useful to take a look at what’s going on in your own life. You may be distracting yourself from what needs fixing a little closer to home. Getting worked up over events that you...

Healing Effects of Gratitude

by Merci Gracia | Mar 28, 2012 | Control, Embody, Gratitude, Habits, Intention, Practice, Thoughts

Modern medicine confirms the intimate connection between mind and body. The harmful impact of unconscious thinking is evident in a variety of stress-related conditions. Since unhealthy thinking can harm the body, it stands to reason that balanced thinking can heal the...

Enjoy Life

by Merci Gracia | Mar 14, 2012 | Compulsive Behavior, Habits, Happiness, Joy

Do you ever get so wrapped up in your stories that you stop enjoying life? The truth is, no matter how thick the veil, the ultimate purpose of everything you do is to feel good. It’s ironic when you think about it…the very pursuit of satisfaction, causes...

Wake Up

by Merci Gracia | Mar 11, 2012 | Attention, Change, Choices, Conditioning, Habits, interpretation, Perception, Present moment, Self-Awareness, Thoughts, Understanding

There are countless of ways you can focus your attention in any given moment. Your choices are heavily influenced by your habits. Looking for what’s wrong leaves you fearful and worried. Looking for what’s right brings you peace and joy. You may think...