by Merci Gracia | Jul 16, 2015 | Anger
Chronic pain can often be traced to a physical trauma. But much of our pain could be the result of unexplored emotions percolating up from our unconscious minds. When we repress or ignore anger and frustration, our bodies still registers it. Studies have shown that...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 3, 2015 | Anger
Maintaining kindness and civility when communicating — even in the face of what feels like major violations to your sensibilities — is always a good idea. It not only helps prevent the ramping up of an anger vibration in you, it also insures a better...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 14, 2014 | Anger, Judgments, Toxic Emotions, Worry
At every moment you are choosing to nurture either a healthy or unhealthy you. If you focus on the amazing beauty in life, your cells soak up nourishing energy. If you look at what’s going wrong and blame, your cells become as unhappy as you. Unhappy cells...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 5, 2014 | Anger
Anger is usually a response to the story you’re telling yourself. Whether you’re upset because someone put you in danger, something didn’t go your way or you feel you’ve lost control, anger is always based on the narrative. And you’re the...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 2, 2014 | Anger, Feelings
Defensive reactions are usually the result of old wounds getting triggered; a sign that you’re momentarily caught in an old, unpleasant story. While it’s common to blame others for causing your feelings, doing so misses the point. The feelings are...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 7, 2013 | Anger, Empowering, Feelings
There will always be people and situations in life that irk you. But really, the main reason you ever get bugged is because something isn’t the way you want it. You are responsible for your feelings. Don’t fall into the powerless trap of assigning blame to...