by Merci Gracia | Oct 8, 2013 | Happiness, Joy, Suffering
Wherever you go, there you are! The way you experience the world has more to do with your personal filter, than it does the actual external circumstances. If you’re dissatisfied, you may think it’s because you are discerning and intelligent. But a lack joy...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 24, 2013 | Feelings, Joy, Now
Many people believe that a positive self-image is the result of how much you get done, how successful you are or how much positive feedback you get from others. While you may in fact have been socialized to feel good under those circumstances, the only real and...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 23, 2013 | Appreciation, Joy, Relax
What if you could choose how you want to feel in every moment? What if your sense of well being, contentment and worthiness had nothing whatsoever to do with how you’re evaluated by others? What if you could just relax into feeling comfortable being who you are...
by Merci Gracia | May 26, 2013 | Create, interpretation, Joy, Thoughts
It’s important to remember that your feelings aren’t actually caused by anything external, but rather by the way you choose to spin what you perceive in the world around you. Don’t fall into the trap of thinking that you’re smarter than others...
by Merci Gracia | May 12, 2013 | intellect, Joy
Getting good grades in school makes you feel good about your intelligence. Developing innovative ideas at work and earning a healthy living, gives you pride in your brain power. Being successful and winning the admiration of others makes you feel ‘on the...
by Merci Gracia | May 3, 2013 | Appreciation, Joy, Present moment
Symptom seven of Conscious Awakening: The ability to enjoy something about every moment. Time is made up of nothing more than a very long string of separate moments. Your attitude about life is essentially created by the average emotional and psychological set point...