Don’t Worry, Appreciate

by Merci Gracia | Apr 9, 2012 | Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude, Love, Value, Visualize, Worry

Think of a few things you regularly worry about, like health, money or the future. Now think of several aspects of your life that you take for granted, like friendships, family or good health. Next time you find yourself worrying, refocus your attention on gratitude...

Find Your Calm Center

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...

The Path to Feeling Better

by Merci Gracia | Mar 30, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Forgiveness, Happiness, Intention, Practice

No matter how remote your dreams seem, keep your chin up. The most effective way to foster them is to keep your focus on how you’ll feel when they are a fait accompli. Don’t worry about how to make them happen. The quickest way to fulfillment is to focus...

Your Attention is a Gift

by Merci Gracia | Mar 22, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Empowering, Generous, Giving, Happiness

You know those charming people who are genuinely interested in how you’re doing? Are you one of them? Everybody wants to be acknowledged. One of the best techniques to improve your relationship, family, work environment…even the planet, is to offer others...

Trust Yourself

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....