Change Begins With You

by Merci Gracia | Jun 4, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Attention, Awareness, Joy, Perception

The most important thing you can do is create a life of well-being for yourself. While it may seem noble to help others, when you haven’t taken care of your own inner life, you probably won’t do such a great job. Learning to love and accept yourself is...

You’re the Narrator of Your Life Story

by Merci Gracia | Jun 2, 2012 | Appreciation, Choices, Conscious, Discernment, interpretation, Perception, Thoughts

If you think of your life as a film, the predominant nature of your stream of thoughts creates the script and genre. You are the creator, producer, director, casting agent and costume designer. Do you focus on opportunities, joy, miracles, growth…or do you...

Self-Acceptance Guarantees Happiness

by Merci Gracia | May 26, 2012 | Authenticity, Conscious, Discernment, Happiness, Perception, Success

Don’t confuse fame, money or even a great career, with happiness. Those are just what society designates as markers of well-lived lives. But the truth is, these things won’t make you feel fulfilled. They might make you proud or satisfied for a brief moment...

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...

You Define Happiness

by Merci Gracia | May 20, 2012 | Abundance, Acceptance, Appreciation, Beliefs, Choices, Freedom, Happiness

You need basic nourishment, sleep and protection from the elements to survive. But thriving requires a particular state of mind. It may seem like you can’t be happy until you’ve acquired that special relationship, that certain amount of money or relief...