by Merci Gracia | Jul 11, 2014 | Authenticity
Sometimes the pressure to conform extends too far into your individual expression as a human being and causes you to lose sight of what you really want. Rather than being motivated by what moves you inside, you might unconsciously pursue activities, behaviors and even...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 6, 2014 | Authenticity
Considering that most of what you know is based on second-hand information and even what you experience is colored by your interpretation, it doesn’t really make sense to assume that your version of reality is absolute truth. If your identity hinges on being...
by Merci Gracia | May 27, 2014 | Authenticity, Inner Presence
Believing that you’ll feel good when you finally get what you want will cause you to suffer because nothing on the outside can permanently fulfill you. Look into your past and you’ll see that no external condition has ever satisfied you for long. Since one...
by Merci Gracia | May 9, 2014 | Authenticity
Are you reluctant to share your real feelings with the outside world? Would you be embarrassed if certain people knew the truth about aspects of your behavior? The more desperately you seek to uphold a false image of yourself, the more you’ll struggle for true...
by Merci Gracia | May 4, 2014 | Authenticity, Love
You are intrinsically worthy just because you’re alive. You’re never going to be more valuable than you are in this moment. You don’t have to be famous or do something unique or spectacular. In fact, nothing could add value to the truth of who you...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 27, 2014 | Authenticity, Flow
Life is an adventure to enjoy. When you follow your heart and go with the flow, it’s amazing how sweet life can be. Not only does it feel good to do what you love, it’s what you do best. Whether it leads to wealth, fame or success is irrelevant — you...