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...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 9, 2013 | Acceptance, Appreciation
The concept of freedom has many faces. One type is the ability to buy anything, go anywhere and do whatever you want whenever you want. Then there’s the freedom you get from being so authentic and self-confident that you can speak your truth to whomever you want...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 27, 2013 | Beliefs, Conditioning, Conscious
Your story about the world is created from your beliefs about what is real and true. Elements you draw on for your conclusions come from family, friends and society, but all of it is colored by your unique interpretation. Even though you know that your stories are...
by Merci Gracia | May 22, 2013 | Happiness, Success
Some people want to be admired by millions of adoring fans, while others would prefer to live quietly in a monastery. Some strive to become billionaires; others believe in living simply. Collectors enjoy the delicacy of rare items, bargain hunters are concerned more...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 21, 2012 | Conscious, Create, Happiness
The real reason anyone does anything is to make them happy. But you can never know if your current activities will produce that state of being in the future because there are so many things that are beyond your control. It makes much more sense to just find a way to...