by Merci Gracia | Jul 29, 2012 | Abundance, Attention, Conscious, Gratitude, Happiness
The most positive thing you can do for yourself is learn to be happy. The easiest way to do it is to remind yourself of how fortunate you are right now. Happiness is created by consciously choosing where to place your focus. Gratitude is your best option… Expand...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 28, 2012 | Attention, Beliefs, Conscious, Feelings, Focus, Happiness
You consistently look for and find information that confirms the opinions you already hold. Understanding this can help ease your judgment when you encounter others who are convinced of beliefs that differ from your own. You realize that they too, are constantly...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 23, 2012 | Forgiveness, Grateful, Happiness, Now, Perception, Self-Awareness, Thoughts, Wisdom
When should you tell family and friends how much you appreciate them? When should you speak and act in alignment with what you know to be right? When should you eat and exercise in a way that supports your health? When should you drop a resentment or grudge? When...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 22, 2012 | Grateful, Happiness, Joy, Success
Sometimes the desire to achieve a future objective interferes with enjoying the process of getting there. You don’t need to give up your goals to get around that dilemma. You just need to learn the skill of finding something enjoyable in everything you do. When...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 18, 2012 | Authenticity, Happiness, Honesty, Self-Awareness
Everybody has moments when they pretend something is true that really isn’t. But hiding your truth from yourself and others has a negative impact on the quality of your life and relationships. Being honest aligns you with your integrity and makes you happy. When...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 15, 2012 | Appreciation, Authenticity, Happiness
Not acknowledging your own mortality can give you an unrealistic sense of limitless time. That could be a good thing unless it makes you put off indefinitely the important business of being happy. To avoid that, figure out what you want in your life, give it your best...