How to Cure Repetitive Thought Syndrome

by Merci Gracia | May 21, 2012 | Attention, Balance, Choices, Conscious, Freedom, Peace, Practice

You probably repeat a very small number of thoughts over and over again. Many of them are insignificant or harmless while others may be negative, self-deprecating or downright detrimental. You can dramatically improve your experience of life in two easy steps. First,...

The Path to Feeling Better

by Merci Gracia | Mar 30, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Forgiveness, Happiness, Intention, Practice

No matter how remote your dreams seem, keep your chin up. The most effective way to foster them is to keep your focus on how you’ll feel when they are a fait accompli. Don’t worry about how to make them happen. The quickest way to fulfillment is to focus...

Healing Effects of Gratitude

by Merci Gracia | Mar 28, 2012 | Control, Embody, Gratitude, Habits, Intention, Practice, Thoughts

Modern medicine confirms the intimate connection between mind and body. The harmful impact of unconscious thinking is evident in a variety of stress-related conditions. Since unhealthy thinking can harm the body, it stands to reason that balanced thinking can heal the...

Happy Journey = Happy Destination

by Merci Gracia | Nov 29, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Happiness, Love, Practice, Present moment

Your life is a journey. How happy you are is determined by how well you travel. If you postpone the pleasures along the way, thinking that the reward is the destination, you’re in for an unpleasant surprise. Unhappy trips don’t result in happy arrivals....

Practice Creates Masters

by Merci Gracia | Nov 16, 2011 | Effort, Mastery, Practice, Success

Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” However,  a wise consistency is the cultivator of mastery. It’s called practice. Merci

Practice Letting Go

by Merci Gracia | Nov 6, 2011 | Embody, intellect, Practice, Understanding, Worry

Knowing something intellectually is different from embodying it. You can know that worrying causes stress and stress causes illness, but until you put that knowledge into practice in your daily life, it’s just a concept. Take a deep breath and relax....