by Merci Gracia | Feb 23, 2014 | Love
Your life can feel fabulous, difficult, overwhelming or boring. It all depends on the stories you tell yourself. But those who suddenly discover they have a very limited time left to live will tell you that every moment is precious. It’s a very compelling reason...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 22, 2014 | Love, Thoughts
Thinking, no matter how brilliant, won’t help you access the wisdom available to a quiet mind. The same way clear water allows a view of the lake bottom, a still mind reveals the nature of your being. Incessant mental chatter blocks clarity just like heavy...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 21, 2014 | Yin/Yang
Looking for and exposing bad behavior by others in order to protect yourself and others fails to consider an important truth. You energize whatever you give your attention to. There will always be people who act from a consciousness that seems lower than yours. As...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 20, 2014 | Attention, Present moment
The only time you ever have is the moment you’re in. The past is over. The future always arrives as the NOW. Your power to create, enjoy, relate, connect, expand and love only ever exists in this moment. When you fret, worry, stress, feel anxious or otherwise...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 19, 2014 | Acceptance, Faith, Love
“All we are is a result of all we have thought.” -Buddha Since you see the world from your own personal perspective, it’s unlikely that you perceive the whole picture. You can’t possibly know the ultimate meaning of any situation. If your response involves...