Commit to Happiness

by Merci Gracia | Apr 5, 2012 | Abundance, Appreciation, Awareness, Conscious, Focus, Grateful, Gratitude

Develop the habit of taking note of everything that’s good about your life. It doesn’t matter if it’s people, places, pets or possessions. Just bring them to mind and feel a deep sense of gratitude for them. If you can commit to a job, a life-partner...

The Path to Feeling Better

by Merci Gracia | Mar 30, 2012 | Appreciation, Attention, Forgiveness, Happiness, Intention, Practice

No matter how remote your dreams seem, keep your chin up. The most effective way to foster them is to keep your focus on how you’ll feel when they are a fait accompli. Don’t worry about how to make them happen. The quickest way to fulfillment is to focus...

Skillful Living

by Merci Gracia | Feb 12, 2012 | Acceptance, Attention, Beliefs, Choices, Control, Ease, interpretation, Problems, Relax

Accepting what’s happening in the moment grants you the serenity that eludes those who are in resistance. A fulfilling and joyful life entails accepting the reality of what is, and then taking action based on what you’d like to see. The final ingredient is...

No Prerequisites For Joy

by Merci Gracia | Jan 27, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Beliefs, Discernment, Focus, Freedom

It feels good to accomplish, make a name for yourself and get attention. But don’t forget that these are really just attempts to help you feel good. You established these prerequisites for contentment; real freedom lies in simply allowing joy… With no...

There’s Only Now

by Merci Gracia | Jan 14, 2012 | Appreciation, Choices, Focus, Grace, Happiness, Perception

Even though it seems like happiness depends on external circumstances, it’s really the result of how you interpret them. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you’ll be happy when…If and when that requirement is met, you may have created yet...