The Secret to Living Longer

by Merci Gracia | Nov 19, 2012 | Conscious, Gratitude, Love, Self-Awareness

Longevity research shows that people who have plenty of social interaction, adequate rest and a sense of purpose are more likely to live longer. This comes naturally to people who love themselves. You can develop greater self-love by remembering that, at every point...

Getting Over Hard Feelings

by Merci Gracia | Nov 11, 2012 | Attention, Awareness

Sometimes hurt, sadness or anger is so deep that you’re completely consumed by it. Talking about it usually just keeps you stuck. When you find yourself in the middle of an emotional haze, rather than adding energy with words, pause and just sit still. Focus on...

What Really Matters

by Merci Gracia | Nov 5, 2012 | Acceptance, Present moment

Every thought, word and experience in your life leaves a mark on your consciousness that helps to create your vibration. While it may seem that people are responding to your appearance, intelligence or impressive accomplishments, that’s only a small part of it....

The Goal Behind the Goal

by Merci Gracia | Oct 21, 2012 | Authenticity, Awareness, Feelings, Honesty

The underlying motivation behind everything you do is to feel good. Even seemingly selfless acts like helping your friends, volunteering for a non-profit or donating to a charity, are done because it feels good to be of assistance. Of course there’s nothing...

You Are Not Your Story

by Merci Gracia | Oct 7, 2012 | Awareness, Beliefs, Focus, Self-Awareness

You are so much more than where you live, what you do, who your family is or how well you play by society’s rules. When you identify too much with the external markers of your life, you forget the truth: You are an unending spring of happiness innately endowed...