Clear Above the Clouds

by Merci Gracia | Jul 11, 2013 | Conscious, Peace

Beneath the surface level chatter in your mind is an essence of clear, enduring peace. But, when you’re overloaded with vast amounts of sensory information coming to you through your television, radio, telephone and computer, you have little opportunity to...

Resistance Keeps You Stuck

by Merci Gracia | Apr 1, 2013 | Awareness, Peace, Wisdom

There’s only one thing you can do when you’ve ‘had enough’ and truly want something to change – change yourself. Trying to transform the outside world may work temporarily in isolated instances, but this approach will inevitably leave you...

Why NOW Matters

by Merci Gracia | Mar 16, 2013 | Appreciation, Focus, Joy, Peace

Does life seem to fly by for you? Do you wonder where the time went? Since you can’t know for sure just how long you’ll actually be around to enjoy some future paradise, getting the most out of life now seems prudent. Accepting life as it comes with...

The Balanced Universe

by Merci Gracia | Aug 11, 2012 | Acceptance, Self-Awareness, Wisdom

Cycles of creation and destruction are constantly being played out on every level of existence. The Universe is either in equilibrium or moving toward it. When you perceive a problem, the issue is not so much that things are wrong out there. It’s more like your...

Peace Within

by Merci Gracia | Mar 26, 2012 | Appreciation, Awareness, Conscious, Focus, Harmony, Peace, Understanding

There’s a quiet, peaceful innocence within you that can’t be disturbed. Though it may be hidden, it’s always available when you choose to access it. Sit still, turn your awareness to your breath. Notice arising thoughts as if they are just passing...