by Merci Gracia | Apr 8, 2014 | Authenticity
You have no idea how powerful you are. Even your most inflated idea of yourself is probably an underestimation of your potential. But when you present a picture of yourself to the world that isn’t consistent with who you believe yourself to be, the misalignment...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 28, 2014 | Authenticity
There’s a huge difference in how you feel when your actions are motivated by inspiration rather than fear. When you’re naturally drawn to do something, it feels effortless and good. When fear is driving you, you feel compelled to prove your worthiness....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 21, 2014 | Authenticity
It’s normal to want to portray a consistent personality to the world so you match others’ expectations of you. But that’s not the authentic you. As a youngster you received praise for certain behavior and then continued to act that way because the...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 9, 2014 | Authenticity, Balance
According to Aristotle, the key ingredient to leading a happy and satisfying life is to have a clear understanding of your philosophical perspective so you understand what’s important and what’s not; then you have to act in alignment with that...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 21, 2013 | Authenticity
Are you a people pleaser? Do you worry about what people think of you? Are you afraid they wouldn’t like you if they knew the real you? Do you hide things about yourself for fear of losing love and approval? Do you say things that aren’t true for you, just...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 18, 2013 | Authenticity
Imagine if you could be lovingly honest with everyone in your life and still feel accepted. No more stress caused by pretending to be someone you’re not. No more uncomfortable adjustments of your personality to prevent being judged or found out. No more hiding...