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...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 2, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Joy, Self-Awareness
Everyone essentially wants the same thing in life: to feel good. While it might rankle some to suggest that they’re after something as ‘lightweight’ and self-interested as happiness, beneath even the most altruistic and noble sounding endeavor, you...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 18, 2012 | Acceptance, Choices, Intention, Joy, Perception, Relax, Trust
Many people resist the notion of surrender. They feel it means giving their power away. But, there’s a more enlightened way to understand the concept. When you resist, you engage and do give your power over to something that you’ll then be busy fighting....
by Merci Gracia | Feb 3, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude, Joy, Present moment
There are as many different paths to fulfillment as there are people. You can pursue it through knowledge, excitement, fun, adventure or even challenge. Each of these has specific benefits that give you a particular sense of satisfaction. Or, you might just find...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 12, 2012 | Attention, Choices, Joy, Perception, Relaxed, Visualize
Close your eyes and imagine that all of your dreams have come true. Feels pretty good, right? If you can create that feeling through a little exercise, is it possible that fulfillment is just a choice? Choose it now. Merci
by Merci Gracia | Jan 1, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Joy
When you trust that everything in your life is as it should be, you have true freedom. The curious thing about liberation is that it’s completely independent of external circumstances. It’s actually the result of a decision: choosing to accept everything,...