A Brand New Day

by Merci Gracia | Aug 4, 2011 | Attention, Beliefs, Present moment

You know the expression “if you forget history, it’s bound to repeat itself”? Consider this: When you focus on the past, you are repeating it. Understanding the power and richness of this moment makes you think twice about wasting it on the past. All...

Your Love Opens Doors

by Merci Gracia | Jul 26, 2011 | Abundance, Acceptance, Attention, Ease, Flow, Love, Present moment, Relax, Truth, Understanding

You deserve to have what you want. You wouldn’t even have the desire if you weren’t suppose to. Fulfillment is waiting, you just have to love yourself enough to let it in. Be open about the way it happens. Endless possibilities. Merci

Manage Your Energy

by Merci Gracia | Jul 23, 2011 | Attention, Create, Focus, Present moment, Self-Awareness, Understanding

Focusing on what you like generates energy. Focusing on what you don’t like, depletes it. Make a practice of noticing where your attention goes and how it feels. Is your thinking building you up or dragging you down? You’re in charge. Charge up....

The Cause of Suffering

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...

Your Story is Optional

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...

Why Not?

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...