by Merci Gracia | Jul 24, 2011 | Attention, Beliefs, Create, Discernment, Focus, Perception, Understanding
If you believe life is hard, it is. If you believe life is good; it is. If you believe life is miraculous…it IS! What do you believe? Merci If you like these messages, pay it forward and share them w/ your friends.
by Merci Gracia | Jul 17, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Balance, Flow, Focus, Perception, Present moment
It’s your thoughts about reality that make you suffer, not reality itself. When you accept what’s happening in the moment, as though it’s happening for you, you meet the moment in peace and gratitude. Then you’re in the best space to respond...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Compassion, Giving, Harmony, Love, Perception
Listening and developing a genuine appreciation for another person’s point of view feels good. In fact, the more different they are from you, the better it feels. Why? Because you’re allowing your mind to expand, your ego to soften, and… Your heart...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 10, 2011 | Attention, Focus, Joy, Perception, Present moment, Self-Awareness
Every now and then, pause for a moment and silently describe your activity, like “Woman watering flowers.” Or, “Man changing diaper.” Then, unless your mind was totally quiet, notice the ‘story’ you were telling yourself. Was it...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 8, 2011 | Abundance, Appreciation, Attention, Grace, Gratitude, Joy, Perception
Look at the marvelous bounty of delights available for your enjoyment: colorful flowers with delicate petals, fluttering birds joyfully singing, purple mountains majestically standing and deep blue, undulating oceans. When you truly appreciate the richness of everyday...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 6, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Beliefs, Change, Create, Ease, Effort, Focus, Happiness, Joy, Perception, Present moment, Understanding
If you’re like most people, your day seems to be consumed by one-third work, one-third sleep, and one-third miscellaneous, including fixing meals and taking care of other business necessary to run your life. How much time do you have left to do exactly what you...