by Merci Gracia | Aug 8, 2020 | Authenticity
Imagine if you had nothing to hide because you love and accept yourself so completely that you are comfortable with everyone knowing everything about you. Imagine totally trusting life to deliver exactly what you need and never worrying about others trying to take...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 20, 2020 | Authenticity, Self-Awareness
Life doesn’t always unfold in expected ways. It sometimes brings circumstances to us that cause us to wonder about the right response. Our job is not to always know the answers, but to know how to formulate the right questions. In fact, our most important duty...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 11, 2020 | Authenticity
Our desire to be liked can cause us to say and do things that aren’t in alignment with the way we really feel. While we don’t need to blurt out every silent musing, speaking and acting in alignment with our values, helps us maintain healthy relationships...
by Merci Gracia | May 23, 2020 | Authenticity
Sincerity is a hallmark of integrity. Expressing ourselves in alignment with our beliefs frees us from the complications of inauthenticity. We don’t need to create different stories for different people. We don’t try to create the impression in...
by Merci Gracia | May 12, 2020 | Authenticity
Being honest about everything ultimately makes life much easier and so much more enjoyable. Authenticity increases the likelihood of attracting people, places and things that are in alignment with who we really are and what we really want. We also gain another...
by Merci Gracia | May 7, 2020 | Authenticity
You are unique. You were born to live your life, your way. Well-meaning friends, family and partners may try to persuade you to live according to their notions of what is best for you (or for them) but, you can’t find fulfillment living out someone else’s...