by Merci Gracia | May 25, 2017 | Present moment
Every role you inhabit, whether mother, father, child, grandparent, sister, brother, wife, husband, career, etc, plays into your image of yourself. When playing these roles brings stress and grief, there’s a simple way to release yourself from that tension. Try...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 4, 2017 | Present moment
The future is in your mind. Everything you worry and dream about the future is simply an idea in your head that isn’t real yet and doesn’t ever have to be, unless you want it to be. If you keep focusing on what you don’t want, it’s already real...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 1, 2017 | Present moment
In 2017, May Peace be your companion May a Smile be upon your lips May a Sparkle shine in your eyes May you be filled with Enthusiasm May Kindness surround you May Love sing in your heart May you be Freer than ever before And Grateful for all you have… Like WE...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 1, 2016 | Present moment
It’s unwise to worry about the future. You don’t have enough information about what lies ahead. When the future does arrive, so will the resources you need to handle it. Agonizing over what may not even happen makes you unhappy now and doesn’t...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 11, 2016 | Present moment
Our thoughts keep us busy regretting or reminiscing about the past and dreaming about or fearing the future. This causes us to miss a whole lot of what’s real because we’re lost in our heads. Real life only happens right now. The past is done and we...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 18, 2016 | Present moment
The biggest benefit of learning to stay present in the moment is how much relief you feel. When you’re focused on what’s happening now, you’re not polluting your awareness with stuff that’s worrisome, anxiety producing or disappointing....