by Merci Gracia | Sep 29, 2011 | Joy, Perception, Understanding
The majority of life is composed of making plans and taking care of business. Very few moments are spent basking in the glory of accomplishment. Don’t wait for outside acknowledgement. Feel like a winner right now. Merci
by Merci Gracia | Sep 27, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Create, Joy, Perception, Present moment, Relax
Do you delay happiness in order to motivate yourself? Do you withhold feeling good until you get rid of that one thing on your to-do list? Even if you do get things done that way, you develop the habit of not feeling good in this moment. What you practice you become...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 26, 2011 | Attention, Create, Discernment, Focus, Perception, Self-Awareness
Do you see problems or challenges; constraints or opportunities? Are you demoralized or inspired to innovate? Is that person annoying or are they teaching you something about yourself? There’s no right answer to these questions, but one thing is for...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 24, 2011 | Perception, Self-Awareness, Understanding
When someone upsets you, remember they are just trying to get a need met in a way that doesn’t jive with you. Try not to take it personally. It’s your interpretation and story about it that actually causes the pain. Ask your Inner Mediator to take care of...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 22, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Grace, Happiness, Harmony, Joy, Peace, Perception, Present moment
Don’t pin your happiness on some arbitrary standard… “I’ll feel good when…” Feeling good is a choice you make each moment. Jump into feeling good now. Then go after your goals. Feel it first. Merci
by Merci Gracia | Sep 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Compassion, Kindness, Perception, Relax
Do you have an ongoing critical narrative or find fault often? What you judge in others shows you what you don’t accept in yourself. The kinder you are to yourself, the more compassion you feel for everyone. The lovin’ starts within....