Enjoy Yourself

by Merci Gracia | Jul 28, 2011 | Acceptance, Joy

When you truly enjoy yourself, you’re a joy to be around. Looking for someone else to fulfill you is not a winning strategy. Their job is to enjoy their life their way, just as your job is to enjoy yours your way. When you’re both already fulfilled,...

Your Story is Optional

by Merci Gracia | Jul 10, 2011 | Attention, Focus, Joy, Perception, Present moment, Self-Awareness

Every now and then, pause for a moment and silently describe your activity, like “Woman watering flowers.” Or, “Man changing diaper.” Then, unless your mind was totally quiet, notice the ‘story’ you were telling yourself. Was it...

A Happy You Makes A Happy Two

by Merci Gracia | Jun 13, 2011 | Happiness, Joy, Perception, Self-Awareness

Want a happy relationship? Make yourself happy first! Then see what you can do to make your partner happy. Happiness comes from within. Waiting for your mate (or anybody else) to make you happy will only result in a long, unsatisfying delay. You’re in control of...

You Are Complete

by Merci Gracia | Jun 6, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Beliefs, Ease, Joy

To quantum leap your life into greater satisfaction, fortify yourself with the understanding that right now, in this very moment, you are totally whole, worthy, and lovable. No matter what. You already qualify. Merci

Are You Balanced?

by Merci Gracia | Jun 5, 2011 | Attention, Balance, Happiness, Joy

At the end of your life, which door would you like to walk through? 1) worked enough 2) played enough 3) loved enough 4) served enough 5) all of the above. If you’re like most people, you would probably pick door number 5. And, like most people, you probably...