by Merci Gracia | Mar 23, 2018 | Awareness
One of the most important realizations of adulthood is recognizing that the world doesn’t revolve around us. Since we perceive the world from our unique point of view and see it through our specific conditioning and thought processes, it can be difficult to...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 6, 2017 | Awareness
Sometimes we come across people who behave in ways that seem so unconscious, it’s difficult to believe they don’t know better. We may wonder how they’ve come so far in life while being so unaware. When we catch ourselves having these thoughts,...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 19, 2017 | Awareness
Life is like a gigantic puzzle. We’re all searching for the right way to piece together the most meaningful, enjoyable and fulfilling life we possibly can. The more aware we are, the more clearly we see how every thought, word and deed influence and ultimately...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 9, 2017 | Authenticity, Awareness
The more conscious we are, the smoother and more balanced our journey through life. We won’t be immune to sadness or loss and we will still be moved by beauty and grace, but we’ll live between the extremes, in equanimity. Regularly tapping into a sense of...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 21, 2017 | Awareness, Self-Awareness
While you can’t control the precise way in which your actions today will influence your life tomorrow, there will certainly be an impact. From the way you think, eat and move your body, to the way you learn and train, your actions now will inevitably affect your...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 26, 2017 | Awareness
Emotional and physical trauma take time to heal. Distraction or denial won’t work. Neither will making the suffering part of our identity. Healing requires eliminating blame from the equation and honestly investigating our role in creating this suffering. Seeing...