by Merci Gracia | Mar 24, 2014 | Love
Do you often experience a nagging sense of doom? Do you feel like you aren’t good enough? Are you frequently preoccupied with your health? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you probably suffer from anxiety. Picture yourself with nothing better to do...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 18, 2014 | Change, Love
Except in rare cases, going to war with anything is a fairly ineffective way to create positive transformation. The much publicized and very expensive ‘war on drugs’ provides a cautionary lesson of how not to go about trying to effect change. After...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 8, 2014 | Love, Transformation
When something in your life activates unpleasant feelings, get in the habit of reminding yourself to look for solutions. Don’t waste your time assigning blame by detailing all the various ways somebody did something wrong (even if you’re just doing it to...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 23, 2014 | Love
Your life can feel fabulous, difficult, overwhelming or boring. It all depends on the stories you tell yourself. But those who suddenly discover they have a very limited time left to live will tell you that every moment is precious. It’s a very compelling reason...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 22, 2014 | Love, Thoughts
Thinking, no matter how brilliant, won’t help you access the wisdom available to a quiet mind. The same way clear water allows a view of the lake bottom, a still mind reveals the nature of your being. Incessant mental chatter blocks clarity just like heavy...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 19, 2014 | Acceptance, Faith, Love
“All we are is a result of all we have thought.” -Buddha Since you see the world from your own personal perspective, it’s unlikely that you perceive the whole picture. You can’t possibly know the ultimate meaning of any situation. If your response involves...