by Merci Gracia | Apr 6, 2012 | Present moment, Reality, Relax, Thoughts, Understanding, Worry
You can’t really know why anything happens the way it does. The vast amount of information that you don’t perceive ensures that your interpretation of reality is little more than a good guess. It’s useful to keep this in mind when you’re...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 1, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Conscious, Natural, Relax, Relaxation, Self-Awareness
The fast pace of modern life can distract you into forgetting that a calm equilibrium is your natural state. Even though it’s obscured by the running list of activities and obligations, it’s always there beneath the surface. Find it by closing your eyes...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 5, 2012 | Attention, Balance, Conscious, Fear, Focus, Mastery, Relax, Trust
Worrying about what others think can backfire. It’s distracting and causes you to be so self-conscious that it interferes with your authenticity. Since how others perceive you is out of your control anyway, act with sincerity and forget about their opinions....
by Merci Gracia | Feb 19, 2012 | interpretation, Loose, Perception, Problems, Relax
Extended arguments result from people sticking stubbornly to their positions. If you’re in a conflict, take a break from the energy of the disagreement. A brief interlude can make it easier to open to new perspectives. And step away from your position....
by Merci Gracia | Feb 18, 2012 | Acceptance, Choices, Intention, Joy, Perception, Relax, Trust
Many people resist the notion of surrender. They feel it means giving their power away. But, there’s a more enlightened way to understand the concept. When you resist, you engage and do give your power over to something that you’ll then be busy fighting....
by Merci Gracia | Feb 12, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Beliefs, Choices, Control, Ease, interpretation, Problems, Relax
Accepting what’s happening in the moment grants you the serenity that eludes those who are in resistance. A fulfilling and joyful life entails accepting the reality of what is, and then taking action based on what you’d like to see. The final ingredient is...