by Merci Gracia | Apr 7, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Flow, Loose, Natural, Peace, Relaxed
If you want peace of mind, notice how good things are in this very moment. The present generally contains all that you need. Don’t borrow problems from the future. When the future comes, solutions will come with it. Don’t feed the hypothetical monster....
by Merci Gracia | Apr 4, 2011 | Attention, Compassion, Ease, Loose, Peace, Perception
Pressure is a clumsy way to motivate yourself. It’s so much more pleasant to decide what you want, apply the appropriate effort and watch things unfold with grace. No need to inflict unnecessary worry and stress. It doesn’t really change the outcome...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 2, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Compassion, Focus, Honesty, Loose, Perception
You are a work-in-progress. Judging yourself for not “being enough” is a habit that will keep you from ever feeling satisfied. You can be your own worst enemy or your own best friend. Choose the latter. Treat yourself with loving kindness and relax....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 31, 2011 | Attention, Change, Ease, Loose, Perception, Understanding
To reach your goals, you have to discern what you like and what you don’t. Don’t confuse this with criticizing and complaining. Keep your attention on what you prefer and watch it grow. People with good judgment are discerning....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 30, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Cooperation, Ease, Loose
Who would you rather be around, the brainy, articulate person who’s always trying to prove themselves right, or the person who listens thoughtfully, considers different points of view and acknowledges that maybe, just maybe, there might be more than one right...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 26, 2011 | Create, Flow, Focus, Loose, Natural, Relaxed
When you want to accomplish, create or resolve something, visualize, imagine and feel the desired outcome. Try to maintain the feeling of success until it comes to be. Focusing on how you are going to do something when you don’t know the steps, depletes your...