Instant Mood Change

by Merci Gracia | Jun 18, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Balance, Ease, Fear, Focus

If you find yourself in a sour mood or notice something tugging at you slightly below the surface, try this easy technique for relief. Stop what you’re doing for a moment, pay attention to your body, and just notice how it feels. When you face a feeling head on...

Dropping ‘Should’ Brings Peace

by Merci Gracia | Jun 2, 2011 | Beliefs, Peace, Self-Awareness

Look at an aspect of your life that you’re less than pleased with and search for the underlying belief that’s causing you to feel dissatisfied. If you have trouble finding it, look for a judgment in which you believe something should be different than it...

Step Back And See The Big Picture

by Merci Gracia | May 27, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Perception, Understanding

Thinking things should be different than they are is futile. When you argue with reality you rarely win. If you view a beautiful painting from a few inches away, what you see may look ugly and out of context. When you step back and see the whole piece, you see the...

Resistance is Futile

by Merci Gracia | May 13, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Beliefs, Change, Create, Flow, Focus, Gratitude, Harmony, Loose, Perception

When your self-image does not match the feedback you receive from the world, try something new. Rather than resist and defend, open to the message as a gift. When you accept the reality of the situation as it is, you’re truly ready to change it. Correct and...

Acceptance Transforms

by Merci Gracia | May 11, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Understanding

Have you ever considered that your interpretation of most things is an automatic response triggered by your ego to maintain your identity? Satisfaction or discomfort result when outer circumstances match or conflict with your self-image. When you argue with reality,...