Make the Most Out of It

by Merci Gracia | Jul 31, 2014 | Acceptance

Life can only unfold as it does. It’s the natural progression of everything that’s come before. There’s no point whatsoever in resisting reality. If you don’t like what shows up on your radar screen, take action to improve matters without...

Now Is the Time

by Merci Gracia | Jul 30, 2014 | Now

You always need to do some planning, but when it comes to truly experiencing life, you have to surrender to the reality of this moment and let go of the past and the future. Neither actually exist while you’re thinking about them. This very instant is the only...

Don’t Distract Yourself

by Merci Gracia | Jul 29, 2014 | Freedom

Living simply may seem boring if you’re identified with certain ideas about yourself related to educational pedigree, the car you drive, the house you live in or financial success. The more attached to outer trappings, the more you seek acknowledgment from...

Your Life Is Your Art

by Merci Gracia | Jul 28, 2014 | Create

You are an artist and your life is your canvas. Your body of work includes all of your material creations as well as the many more subtle (and important) things like how you cultivate kindness, sensitivity and joy. Every moment you add more layers of shape, color and...

Feeling Good Requires Thought Awareness

by Merci Gracia | Jul 27, 2014 | Thoughts, Victim Thinking

Even though everyone wants to feel good, most look for it in the wrong places. Contrary to popular opinion, money, mates and material conditions aren’t the answer. Your mental diet creates the way you feel about life. And, while it’s not a casual affair to...