The Future is Now

by Merci Gracia | Dec 6, 2011 | Fear, Feelings, Present moment, Truth, Worry

Stress is a signal that you’ve been pulled out of the present moment by concern over the past or fear of the future. The past is gone. The best preparation for the future is to be present when it comes. That’s now. Merci

Happy Journey = Happy Destination

by Merci Gracia | Nov 29, 2011 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attention, Happiness, Love, Practice, Present moment

Your life is a journey. How happy you are is determined by how well you travel. If you postpone the pleasures along the way, thinking that the reward is the destination, you’re in for an unpleasant surprise. Unhappy trips don’t result in happy arrivals....

Life is Full of Presents

by Merci Gracia | Nov 25, 2011 | Love, Present moment, Vision

You are loved. Everything you see exists for you. Even when it seems that something’s missing, remember that nothing ever really is. Whether it’s a blessing or a lesson, there’s a gift in every present… Moment, that is. Merci

Be Here Now

by Merci Gracia | Oct 29, 2011 | Present moment, Thoughts, Truth, Understanding

Everything you need is available right now. If that’s not your experience, you may not be focused on the here and now. Turn your awareness to what’s happening right where you are, in this very moment and see for yourself. It’s true....

Being is the Goal

by Merci Gracia | Sep 16, 2011 | Authenticity, Joy, Natural, Perception, Present moment, Self-Awareness, Understanding

Life won’t really be satisfying until you get in touch with your authenticity. How do your do that? Don’t believe what you think about yourself. It’s almost all constructed from bits and pieces of feedback you’ve heard from others. The real you...