by Merci Gracia | Feb 10, 2013 | Acceptance, Authenticity, Love, Relationship
The attractiveness of the sparkly frills that bedazzle you throughout your early and middle years eventually fades. As you become wiser and more mature, you increasingly recognize the importance of developing heartfelt connections with the people in your life....
by Merci Gracia | Feb 8, 2013 | Authenticity, Balance, Compulsive Behavior, Habits, Natural
Taking decisive action to make the world a better place is a noble pursuit, but identifying as an activist can cause you to constantly look for what’s wrong. This habit takes you out of balance quickly. When you’re identified as being a ‘fixer’...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 2, 2013 | Authenticity, Commitment
The only way to live your highest purpose in life is to discover your authentic self. This means slowing down, listening to inner directions and making choices that are consistent with what is true for you. You don’t need dogma to tell you what is right and...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 30, 2013 | Authenticity, Control, Empowering, Honesty
Living your life in order to make an impression on others reduces your sense of personal power because you can never control what others think of you. Trying to get a desired response is like chasing the wind. On the other hand, when you act, feel and express yourself...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 19, 2013 | Authenticity, Peace
You don’t have to make overwhelming and drastic changes in your life to experience a marked improvement in the way you feel. You just have to get your behavior in alignment with your desires. If you feel like your body is a bit creaky, take action! Commit to...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 11, 2013 | Authenticity, Choices
Peace of mind is often equated with security. But the truth is, security is just an illusion. Since you can never really know what lies ahead, maintaining an obsessive preoccupation with the future makes very little sense. When you aren’t overly concerned about...