Self-Righteousness Doesn’t Pay

by Merci Gracia | Jul 9, 2012 | Acceptance, Beliefs, Imagine

Self-righteousness results from the misguided belief that what (you think) you know is correct and what others believe isn’t. When you judge others as wanting or even wrong, you deplete yourself. You diminish your own self-esteem because your subconscious mind...

What Defines your Life

by Merci Gracia | Sep 26, 2011 | Attention, Create, Discernment, Focus, Perception, Self-Awareness

Do you see problems or challenges; constraints or opportunities? Are you demoralized or inspired to innovate? Is that person annoying or are they teaching you something about yourself? There’s no right answer to these questions, but one thing is for...

Trouble is Transient

by Merci Gracia | Sep 25, 2011 | Attention, Ease, Faith, Present moment, Relax, Trust

You’ve already got the keys to the castle of happiness, you just have to remember to use them. One of the master keys is understanding that everything is always in a state of flux. Even the most unpleasant situation will eventually transform into something else....

Free Will

by Merci Gracia | Aug 9, 2011 | Attention, Beliefs, Create, Perception, Relax, Self-Awareness

While you don’t have control over everything in your life, you do over the one thing that matters most… Your attitude. Merci  

You’re A Masterpiece

by Merci Gracia | Aug 2, 2011 | Create, Love, Perception, Self-Awareness, Understanding

With the right attitude, each experience you have can be for you. Even situations that push your buttons show you where you’re attached to things going ‘your way.’ When you relax a little and accept what is, as it is, you begin to see the perfection....