The Power of Gratitude

by Merci Gracia | Aug 6, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude

You possess an internal source of inspiration and power. Your sustenance, happiness and fulfillment come through the material world but originate from your conscious awareness of this wellspring. If every person on the planet was given ample food, money and free time,...

You Can Change the World

by Merci Gracia | Jul 4, 2012 | Appreciation, Create, Generous, Giving, Grateful, Gratitude, Joy

Have you ever walked by a complete stranger whose spontaneous smile instantly made your day? Have you ever noticed how it lightens your mood when someone lets you go first? It’s amazing how a bit of kindness can create such good will. Considering the impact...

The Science of Positivity

by Merci Gracia | Jun 23, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Empowering, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude

It’s no secret that obsessive focus on your problems will sink you in to a psychological malaise and compromise your health. Conversely, when you choose to put your attention on what’s going right, it endows you with a sense of well-being. Ultimately,...

The Power of Your Thoughts

by Merci Gracia | Jun 8, 2012 | Advice, Appreciation, Attention, Beliefs, Conscious, Create, Gratitude, Health

You can give yourself an ulcer with excessive worry. You can cure yourself of disease with a strong belief in a placebo. You can lower the reading of a blood pressure test just by taking a deep breath. You can enhance your performance by visualizing playing a sport....

Life Is For You

by Merci Gracia | May 22, 2012 | Fear, Freedom, Love

What you perceive in any moment is an incomplete slice of reality seen through your particular filters. If your interpretation causes you distress, don’t take it too seriously. Remember that you can’t know if your fearful thoughts are even true. If you...