Try Hard, Then Let Go

by Merci Gracia | Sep 6, 2011 | Acceptance, Balance, Faith, Relax, Trust

You can’t do better than your best. No matter how much you plan and strategize, outcomes are often out of your control. Worrying about results can take you down the rabbit hole of anxiety. Your effort alone justifies feeling good. Surrender....

Effortless Flow

by Merci Gracia | Aug 6, 2011 | Ease, Effort, Flow

Life flows effortlessly when you relax and drop your strategies. When you recognize what you want, let go of attachment to results, focus on fulfillment, listen for guidance within, take action as necessary, you’ll marvel as life itself works out all the...

Loosen the Knot

by Merci Gracia | Jul 29, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Faith, Relax, Trust

Think of something in your life that you have no control over and you’re unhappy about. Now, let go and accept it. Relax and allow it to be. Tying yourself up in knots doesn’t help. Remember, all things come to pass. Untangle. Merci

Time Is Relative

by Merci Gracia | Jul 25, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Focus, Loose, Natural, Relax

If you don’t pay attention to time in music, no one can play with you. If you ignore time in your commitments, no one will want to play with you. When it comes to time in healing, whether physically or emotionally, you can’t rush it. If you’re caught...

Split Second Decision

by Merci Gracia | Jul 19, 2011 | Acceptance, Balance, Ease, Flow, Harmony, Natural, Peace, Relaxation

You have a choice about the way you respond to every situation. Next time you find yourself feeling aggravated, pause before you react and just observe what’s happening inside you. Ask yourself how this is for you. Maybe to help you develop patience? Maybe to...