by Merci Gracia | Mar 24, 2021 | Acceptance, Perfection of What Is
When Nature’s immense force goes into action, everything in its path can be easily overcome. Buildings slide down hillsides, rising tides overreach seawalls and canyons are carved by water steadily making its way through soil and stone. This illustrates an...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 14, 2021 | Acceptance, Self-esteem, Self-love
Goals change as we move through different stages in life. When we’re young, we want to fit in. Eventually, we’re interested in finding a romantic partner, excelling in our career and having a family. As we age, we begin to think about making our...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 1, 2021 | Acceptance, Self-Awareness
Our personal well-being is not inextricably linked with what’s happening around us. No matter what shows up, the degree to which we accept or resist it determines our experience and level of pleasure or discontent. Every circumstance presents us with a fresh...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 31, 2021 | Acceptance, Compassion, Tolerance
What if that person driving recklessly was rushing to visit their dying parent? What if that person who behaved rudely was thinking about a sick child or mate. We rarely know the reasons behind others’ actions. If we did, we’d likely be more tolerant and...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 18, 2020 | Acceptance, Happiness
When we believe that happiness is the result of getting what we want, we’re mistaken. Trying to force the world into a mold of our making isn’t just exhausting, it’s a recipe for unhappiness. Resisting something because it doesn’t meet our...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 8, 2020 | Acceptance, Responsibility
It’s important to recognize whether we generally accept what happens, or get our buttons pushed frequently. Emotional triggers are the result of past wounds. If we project responsibility outward when we’re triggered, we miss important opportunities to...