Continuous Creation

by Merci Gracia | Dec 23, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Grateful

The quality of your life is determined by the way in which you interpret every experience. Do you accept or judge yourself?  Do you look for what’s right or what’s wrong? Do you hold grudges or are you willing to forgive? What kind of life will you create...

The Truth About Control

by Merci Gracia | Dec 22, 2011 | Acceptance, Gratitude, Love, Relax

The illusion that you have total control over your life inevitably results in suffering. It’s impossible to make everyone and everything conform to your preferences. Relax and appreciate whatever shows up: grateful it’s the way you like it or grateful that...

Judgement is Fear

by Merci Gracia | Dec 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Fear, Gratitude

When you’re confident and secure, you don’t require others to agree with your opinions. Diversity is interesting, not threatening. Next time you have a severe judgement about someone, ask yourself what you’re afraid of and then remember that...

Cut to the Chase

by Merci Gracia | Dec 7, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Happiness, Joy

Admiration, adventure, travel and toys are sought after for one reason – to make you feel good. There’s a much shorter route to that destination: accept yourself and what’s happening in this moment just as it is. By all means, pursue every enriching...

Sparkle

by Merci Gracia | Nov 28, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude, Intention, Relaxed

Every so often you meet a person with an appealing twinkle in their eyes.  They seem to emit a radiant ray of positive energy that just feels good to be around. It’s the unconditional acceptance and appreciation of what is that makes them beam. Get your sparkle...