What Defines your Life

by Merci Gracia | Sep 26, 2011 | Attention, Create, Discernment, Focus, Perception, Self-Awareness

Do you see problems or challenges; constraints or opportunities? Are you demoralized or inspired to innovate? Is that person annoying or are they teaching you something about yourself? There’s no right answer to these questions, but one thing is for...

Trouble is Transient

by Merci Gracia | Sep 25, 2011 | Attention, Ease, Faith, Present moment, Relax, Trust

You’ve already got the keys to the castle of happiness, you just have to remember to use them. One of the master keys is understanding that everything is always in a state of flux. Even the most unpleasant situation will eventually transform into something else....

Immediate Relief

by Merci Gracia | Aug 23, 2011 | Attention, Perception

Every problem is exactly what you think it is because it’s just a perception in your mind. When you shift your attention from the problem and ask your Inner Genius to bring you into right thinking, you gain a different perspective. Relief is a thought away. Just...

Your Mood, Your Call

by Merci Gracia | Jul 1, 2011 | Attention, Balance, Create, Discernment, Focus, Perception, Present moment, Self-Awareness

Learning to be content right here, right now is quite possibly the best skill you can develop. How? By looking for what’s right. Avoid the downward spirals of worry, fear, and pity. While it’s good to acknowledge your feelings, don’t spend time...

Time Will Tell

by Merci Gracia | Jun 25, 2011 | Appreciation, Attention, Focus, Loose, Present moment, Relaxation, Trust

Things that seem catastrophic in one moment can later be perceived as good fortune. If something makes you feel love and appreciation, enjoy it. If it causes you to feel fear and stress, just remember time puts all things in perspective. Usually a better one....