Make the Universe Conspire with You in 2013

by Merci Gracia | Jan 1, 2013 | Commitment, Feelings

Making a commitment can seem scary, but failure to commit is the primary cause of unfulfilled dreams. A sincere commitment sends a clear message to the Universe that you’re determined to achieve your goal. It also instructs your subconscious mind to draw to you...

The Cause of Your Feelings

by Merci Gracia | Nov 17, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Focus

The external circumstances of your life are never responsible for how you feel. It’s your internal narrative that creates your experience. You are always free to choose how to feel. To realize the empowering effect of this truth first-hand, try this: a) Be...

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...

Do You Wallow or Feel?

by Merci Gracia | Sep 8, 2012 | Attention, Feelings, Focus, Suffering, Victim Thinking

When life presents you with a huge challenge, do you resent the well-meaning and encouraging words from people you know? If so, check in to see if you’ve actually felt your feelings yet. You may have skipped that step and gone straight into creating an identity...

Get Over It

by Merci Gracia | Sep 4, 2012 | Challenges, Ease, Feelings, Focus

Grief, pain, hardship and sickness are part of life. The way you choose to deal with what life brings is really what determines your experience of it. You can develop a compelling story, elicit some juicy sympathy, even create an entire identity around your grist. Or...