by Merci Gracia | Mar 26, 2012 | Appreciation, Awareness, Conscious, Focus, Harmony, Peace, Understanding
There’s a quiet, peaceful innocence within you that can’t be disturbed. Though it may be hidden, it’s always available when you choose to access it. Sit still, turn your awareness to your breath. Notice arising thoughts as if they are just passing...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 18, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Awareness, Feelings, Harmony, Love, Perception
There’s great freedom in acknowledging that you don’t know everything. Recognizing the possibility that you aren’t seeing the whole picture lessens judgment. Realizing that every situation will soon change, brings perspective. Looking for the benefit...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 29, 2012 | Acceptance, Anger, Awareness, Change, Conscious, Harmony, Perception, Problems, Self-Awareness, Understanding
Sometimes you can hear criticism and earnestly look for the truth in it. Other times, it raises the hair on the back of your neck and angers you. Listening allows you to grow and respond with grace while getting angry ensures a less intelligent response from your ego....
by Merci Gracia | Dec 13, 2011 | Appreciation, Embody, Harmony, Love, Natural
Life is an organic, pulsing, energetic happening. Everything in existence fulfills a necessary function. Even the most unappealing link in the chain of life has a purpose. This moment is the leading edge of evolutionary expansion. And you’re in it....
by Merci Gracia | Nov 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Harmony, Perception
It’s normal to be concerned with how you look, dress and appear to others. But the shiny allure of your attractive appearance wears thin very quickly if you aren’t pleasant to be around. Your company is most desirable when you love and appreciate yourself. Others...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 23, 2011 | Attention, Authenticity, Conscious, Discernment, Habits, Harmony, Mastery
You know how sometimes, when you’re about to pick up the phone, that very person calls you? Or how two totally unconnected people invent the same thing at the same time in different parts of the world? Though it’s not always obvious, there’s actually...