Appreciate Everything

by Merci Gracia | Aug 27, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude, Joy, Peace, Perception

What if the whole point of existence is simply to appreciate as many things as you possibly can? Would your experience of life improve if you increased the number of people, places and things you enjoy? Yep. Merci If you enjoy these posts, please forward to a friend....

Open to Possibility

by Merci Gracia | Jul 30, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Create, Flow, Grace, Perception

Life has a way of fulfilling your expectations. When you look for the good and expect the best, that’s usually what you’ll find. The more you find it, the more you expect it. Magic feedback loop. Merci

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...

Get Into Alignment

by Merci Gracia | Jul 9, 2011 | Attention, Balance, Beliefs, Change, Compassion, Ease, Harmony, Kindness, Love

If you have judgments about yourself, either drop them or get your behavior in alignment with your values. Continuing with behavior that is not in alignment with your values is self sabotage. Judging yourself is self defeating too. Be nice to yourself....

Enjoy Life Now

by Merci Gracia | Jun 21, 2011 | Abundance, Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Joy, Perception

Notice the aspects of your life that are going well and take a moment to appreciate them. While goals and dreams are great to pursue, don’t believe for second that these things you want to see or do or have in the future means you can’t enjoy the marvelous...