This Moment Gives Birth To The Next

by Merci Gracia | Sep 2, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Effort, Grace, Happiness, Joy, Perception

When you accept what is happening in this moment, the next one will take care of itself. You’re always setting yourself up for the way you experience each new moment by the way in which you meet the one you’re in. With love. Merci If you enjoy these posts,...

Appreciate Everything

by Merci Gracia | Aug 27, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude, Joy, Peace, Perception

What if the whole point of existence is simply to appreciate as many things as you possibly can? Would your experience of life improve if you increased the number of people, places and things you enjoy? Yep. Merci If you enjoy these posts, please forward to a friend....

Happiness From the Outside In

by Merci Gracia | Aug 22, 2011 | Attention, Effort, Focus, Happiness, Joy

When you’re joyous, you radiate a glow that is visible to others. It’s also true that, no matter how you’re feeling, when you decide to walk with a bounce in your step and a smile on your face, the lightheartedness works it’s way from the...

Enjoy Yourself

by Merci Gracia | Jul 28, 2011 | Acceptance, Joy

When you truly enjoy yourself, you’re a joy to be around. Looking for someone else to fulfill you is not a winning strategy. Their job is to enjoy their life their way, just as your job is to enjoy yours your way. When you’re both already fulfilled,...

Your Story is Optional

by Merci Gracia | Jul 10, 2011 | Attention, Focus, Joy, Perception, Present moment, Self-Awareness

Every now and then, pause for a moment and silently describe your activity, like “Woman watering flowers.” Or, “Man changing diaper.” Then, unless your mind was totally quiet, notice the ‘story’ you were telling yourself. Was it...

Bounty Surrounds You

by Merci Gracia | Jul 8, 2011 | Abundance, Appreciation, Attention, Grace, Gratitude, Joy, Perception

Look at the marvelous bounty of delights available for your enjoyment: colorful flowers with delicate petals, fluttering birds joyfully singing, purple mountains majestically standing and deep blue, undulating oceans. When you truly appreciate the richness of everyday...