Freedom that Counts

by Merci Gracia | Mar 4, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Conscious, Discernment, Gratitude

An abundance of time, money and power can afford you many choices. But enduring satisfaction only comes from peace of mind. While you’re free to think however you like, remember your thoughts create your experience of life. If you want more satisfaction, avoid...

Skillful Living

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...

Attention is Powerful

by Merci Gracia | Feb 10, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Choices, Focus, Intention, Perception, Understanding

What you focus your energy on determines the results. Focus on a fear, you feel anxiety. Concentrate on a problem, it becomes magnified. Contemplate your love, it grows. Search for a solution, you find it. Only you control the direction of your attention. Right?...

Growth Through Fire

by Merci Gracia | Feb 7, 2012 | Acceptance, Self-Awareness, Understanding, Wisdom

If you want to step up to the next level in any area of your life, you have to face and change whatever thinking is keeping you where you are now. It’s not always comfortable or pleasant, but it’s the fire that makes the metal strong. Forge ahead....

Exemplary Kindness

by Merci Gracia | Jan 30, 2012 | Attention, Compassion, Conscious, Empowering, Faith, Focus, Kindness, Understanding

When you relate to the world with kindness, you’re more likely to experience that quality in others. Without even being aware of it, people will go to great lengths to match your vibration. Lead by example: offer love and expect the best from others… You...