Just the Right Amount of Detachment

by Merci Gracia | Aug 13, 2013 | Awareness, Balance, Focus, Perception

If you’re withdrawn and unconcerned about what happens in life, you could be mistaken for an uncaring, unloving zombie. If you care too much about the countless and (mostly) insignificant details in your life, you could slide into a habit of obsessive...

The Simple Truth

by Merci Gracia | Jul 20, 2013 | Awareness, Compassion, Evolution of Consciousness, Intention, Love, Understanding

Everyone is doing the best they can for their level of consciousness. When someone does or says something that upsets you, remember that they may be coming from a different level of understanding or you may not be interpreting their words or behavior according to...

Insanity Verses Enlightenment

by Merci Gracia | Apr 23, 2013 | Awareness, interpretation, Understanding

Thinking someone should act differently and then getting upset if they don’t is folly. Operating under the delusion that their behavior determines how you feel is a mild form of insanity. The truth is, you create your own experience of life 100% of the time...

The Power of Your Attention

by Merci Gracia | Mar 26, 2013 | Attention, Conscious, Focus

Research has shown that the physiological effects are the same whether you actually experience something or just think about it. Your mind is that powerful. This could be bad news if you’re in the habit of focusing on unpleasantness. Your body’s...

Simplify Your Life

by Merci Gracia | Feb 11, 2013 | Awareness, Conscious, Natural, Present moment, Self-Awareness

A rich and beautiful life requires very few external aids. In fact, the more simply you live, the freer you are to enjoy life’s natural gifts. To experience this truth, try culling the clutter in your mind. You can do this easily just by noticing what...