Avoid Stagnation and Stay Flexible

by Merci Gracia | Apr 17, 2012 | Balance, Change, Choices, Create, Effort, Freedom, Loose

Muscles and joints grow stiff if you don’t use them. The same goes for your mind. If you stick to regular routines and fail to sample the stunning diversity of life, your ability to do so will decline. When you challenge yourself and expand your comfort zone,...

Take a Breather

by Merci Gracia | Feb 19, 2012 | interpretation, Loose, Perception, Problems, Relax

Extended arguments result from people sticking stubbornly to their positions. If you’re in a conflict, take a break from the energy of the disagreement. A brief interlude can make it easier to open to new perspectives. And step away from your position....

Moderation in Almost Everything

by Merci Gracia | Oct 22, 2011 | Balance, Discernment, Gratitude, Kindness, Loose, Natural, Relax

Poison in small doses can save your life. Foods normally considered healthy can be toxic in extreme quantities. There are no absolute rules about good and bad inputs. Except this one: moderation is the key to being healthy in every realm… Except for love and...

Cultivate Tolerance

by Merci Gracia | Sep 30, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Balance, Discernment, Loose, Perception, Relax

Imagine what it would be like if everyone had the same political views as you. If things didn’t go well, who could you blame? If you think you could run the world perfectly, isn’t it irresponsible to not do everything you can do to become the ruler of it?...

Make Lemonade

by Merci Gracia | Aug 20, 2011 | Attention, Create, Focus, Loose, Peace, Perception, Present moment, Relax

When you have expectations that aren’t met, you can either make the best of it, or nurture your disappointment. When you look for the positive in a situation, you won’t be disappointed. When you go with disappointment, you will be. Your life, your choice....

Your Life Purpose

by Merci Gracia | Aug 15, 2011 | Loose, Natural, Relaxed

Whether your purpose in life is to create, serve, entertain, heal or just be, don’t take it all too seriously. Since you can’t know for sure what it all means, the only sensible thing to do is have to fun and… Enjoy the ride....