How to Raise Your Vibration

by Merci Gracia | Sep 3, 2013 | Appreciation, Attention, Feelings, Focus, Gratitude, Vibration

The quality of your life is totally up to you. How you feel is the result of where you direct your attention. Whenever you think about something that makes you feel bad, it lowers your vibration and makes your more likely to look at your cup as half empty. If you...

On Good and Bad

by Merci Gracia | Aug 29, 2013 | Acceptance, Grateful, Perception, Wisdom, Yin/Yang

One day a farmer’s horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, the townspeople lamented, “Such bad luck.” The farmer replied, “Maybe!” Two days later, the horse returned bringing three wild horses, “What great fortune!” the...

Gratitude Is About Remembering

by Merci Gracia | Aug 10, 2013 | Grateful, Gratitude, Practice

Sometimes getting out of a funk requires nothing more than shifting your attention from the laundry list of things that could be improved to remembering how fortunate you are right now. Just muster up the intention and take note of all the good you already have in...

Happiness Comes From Inside

by Merci Gracia | Jul 14, 2013 | Appreciation, Grateful

What you probably already know, but may sometimes forget is that possessions, status or position won’t bring you enduring happiness. Studies have shown over and over that happiness is an inside job. When you focus on what’s good in your life and on how...

Attachment to Form

by Merci Gracia | Jul 4, 2013 | Abundance, Appreciation, Gratitude

Learning to discern between attachment and appreciation can bring great benefits. When you base your identity on your appearance, relationship, career or approval from others, your ability to enjoy life is compromised. Fear of losing what you have causes worry and...