Grow Yourself

by Merci Gracia | Mar 9, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Choices, Conscious, Discernment, interpretation, Perception

When the same problem shows up in your life repeatedly, think of it as a signal from the universe that something you’re doing isn’t working. Take a sincere look at how your thinking or behavior might be creating the situation. Even though this can be...

Your Attitude is the Key

by Merci Gracia | Feb 13, 2012 | Appreciation, Grateful, Gratitude, Present moment, Understanding

Your attitude toward life determines your experience of it. What actually occurs is not nearly as important as how you deal with it. When you recognize that each moment comes with the precise information you need, you can greet each one with gratitude. While you may...

Growth Through Fire

by Merci Gracia | Feb 7, 2012 | Acceptance, Self-Awareness, Understanding, Wisdom

If you want to step up to the next level in any area of your life, you have to face and change whatever thinking is keeping you where you are now. It’s not always comfortable or pleasant, but it’s the fire that makes the metal strong. Forge ahead....

Grist is Grace

by Merci Gracia | Nov 7, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Focus, Mastery, Perception

Problems teach you how you need to change the focus of your attention. It’s usually away from difficulties and on to solutions. Focus on what you’d like to see, not on what you don’t like. Your attention is fuel. Feed the right fire....

Being is the Goal

by Merci Gracia | Sep 16, 2011 | Authenticity, Joy, Natural, Perception, Present moment, Self-Awareness, Understanding

Life won’t really be satisfying until you get in touch with your authenticity. How do your do that? Don’t believe what you think about yourself. It’s almost all constructed from bits and pieces of feedback you’ve heard from others. The real you...