by Merci Gracia | Jan 2, 2016 | Attitude
This time of year is popular for setting resolutions and there’s an abundance of advice about how best to keep them. The emphasis is on accomplishing measurable outcomes in the material aspects of our lives. While we all want to improve the quality of our...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 12, 2015 | Attitude
Some experiences feel better than others, but everything you go through can benefit you in some way. When you experience something you don’t like, ask yourself why. The real answer isn’t always obvious. It might be due to old programming that’s no...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 9, 2015 | Attitude
If you dread something you must do, remember that you don’t have to just grin and bear it. You have the ability to make anything in your life a positive or, at the very least, an illuminating experience. Before the occasion arrives, just do this simple exercise...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 3, 2015 | Attitude
A lot of suffering is due to the gap between what we hope for and what we get. Staying open to the possibility that whatever does shows up might be the best for our overall wellbeing, keeps our psychological-emotional state flexible and curious. It’s important...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 16, 2015 | Attitude
It’s useful to anticipate leading the kind of life you want. Just don’t get so caught up in expecting the details to show up in the way you envision that you become disheartened by the slightest deviation. Skillful and successful living isn’t...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 17, 2015 | Attitude
Fame, wealth and who we know are common standards used to evaluate whether or not one’s life is worthwhile. But the only measure that truly matters is how we feel about ourselves. Are our hearts filled with love, are we evolving, do we feel good? To ensure...