by Merci Gracia | Jul 25, 2013 | Attention, Focus, Practice
The ego loves to notice what’s wrong with people, places or things and pronounce its observation to anybody who’ll listen. It makes you feel insightful and smart enough (momentarily) to notice what isn’t as good as it could be. But this fleeting...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 12, 2013 | Acceptance, Judgments, Miracles, Practice
It’s easier to drop judgments and grudges when you remember that everyone is here to live life their own way, not to satisfy your agendas. Relating to others without judgment not only makes for more harmonious relationships, it makes your everyday existence a...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 5, 2013 | Awareness, Practice, Thoughts
Changing habits requires persistence. The ultimate way to effect positive change in your life is through a daily practice. You can change your environment, job, mate or friends, but your experience of life will be the same until you change the way you think. Regularly...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 16, 2013 | Gratitude, Health, Practice, Thoughts, Worry
Your thoughts can make you happy or even scare you to death. While stress raises your blood pressure and takes the fun out of life, gratitude and compassion can relieve it and fill your heart with joy. Developing an awareness of your thought patterns and checking in...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 13, 2012 | Appreciation, Embody, Practice
When you walk down the street with a smile on your face, people respond in kind. Same with a scowl. When you express good will, people love to be around you. When you mope about gloomily, you’re unpleasant and people withdraw. What you put out is what will be...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 20, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Beliefs, Practice, Reality, Trust
You see life through a subjective filter that’s constantly being reinforced by your interpretations of your experiences. This lens can equip you with an enjoyable outlook on life or one that doesn’t feel so good. If you love life, your filter is probably...