Fear is (Mostly) About the Future

by Merci Gracia | Mar 11, 2013 | Attention, Fear, Worry

Most of what you fear is make believe. It’s your mind worrying about some future problem that will never come to pass. And even if it does, it will also come with information to help you solve it. Unless you’re in physical danger right now, do yourself a...

Handling Stress

by Merci Gracia | Jan 15, 2013 | Feelings, Health, Love, Worry

If you find yourself in a stressful situation, focus your attention within by noticing your physical sensations. Acknowledge what you feel (pulsing, pressure, heat, pain, etc…) without reaction or judgment. Take in a slow, deep breath of well-being and exhale...

You Can’t Know Why

by Merci Gracia | Apr 6, 2012 | Present moment, Reality, Relax, Thoughts, Understanding, Worry

You can’t really know why anything happens the way it does. The vast amount of information that you don’t perceive ensures that your interpretation of reality is little more than a good guess. It’s useful to keep this in mind when you’re...

New Meaning Revealed

by Merci Gracia | Mar 29, 2012 | Attention, Compassion, Conscious, Discernment, Fear, Feelings, Perception

Even dismal situations can reveal valuable new insights that improve your life. Some remind you how resilient, capable and adaptable you are. Others teach the temporariness of all experience. Still others remind you to appreciate moments you might otherwise take for...

Healing Effects of Gratitude

by Merci Gracia | Mar 28, 2012 | Control, Embody, Gratitude, Habits, Intention, Practice, Thoughts

Modern medicine confirms the intimate connection between mind and body. The harmful impact of unconscious thinking is evident in a variety of stress-related conditions. Since unhealthy thinking can harm the body, it stands to reason that balanced thinking can heal the...