by Merci Gracia | Apr 26, 2014 | Present moment
Do you have an underlying feeling that life will really begin once you’ve achieved your goals? Are you waiting until you attain success or recognition to feel legitimate? Making plans for the future is fine — as long as it’s not at the expense of...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 8, 2013 | Happiness, Joy, Suffering
Wherever you go, there you are! The way you experience the world has more to do with your personal filter, than it does the actual external circumstances. If you’re dissatisfied, you may think it’s because you are discerning and intelligent. But a lack joy...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 22, 2013 | Fear, Now, Present moment, Worry
When fear overcomes you and you’re consumed with anxiety, remember that your point of power is always in the present moment. Survey your environment and determine if there’s any real threat to your well being. Are you in imminent danger? If not, try to...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 16, 2013 | Attention, Effort
Some planning ahead is required to conceive of and fulfill your dreams. But staying present with your attention focused in the here and now will rock your life. This moment holds all of the countless clues that can lead you to your desired goal. Knowing what you want...
by Merci Gracia | May 25, 2013 | Acceptance, Attention, Awareness, Present moment
Your five senses enable you to gather data from the world around you. Your response to this information is often so automatic that you’re not even aware of the thousands of judgment calls you make every single day. But if you pay close attention, you’ll...