by Merci Gracia | Nov 14, 2020 | Balance, Gratitude
The collective consciousness is heavily dominated by fear, insecurity and anxiety these days. Compulsively tuning in to the news makes it difficult to maintain our equanimity. It’s more important than ever to keep our bodies and minds in balance. Regular...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 7, 2020 | Balance
If we pay attention to our experiences, we can’t help but gain wisdom over time. We learn that things aren’t always as they appear, that it’s counter-productive to assume the worst and that temporarily suspending judgment allows for different and...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 10, 2020 | Balance
The pursuit of scarce resources has historically resulted in vigorous competition. This competition has improved the standard of living for many and encouraged technological advancement. But it has also expanded the gap between the haves and the have nots. The pursuit...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 30, 2020 | Balance, Yin/Yang
The Coronavirus pandemic will likely result in hardship for many of us. It’s a game changer with as yet unknown consequences. Just thinking about it can bring up unwanted emotions like fear, grief and anger. We can distract ourselves, but only temporarily. The...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 27, 2020 | Balance
Newton’s third law, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction,” not only applies to physical matter, but also to human emotions. When things get heated in a conversation, we’re likely to match the degree and pitch of one...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 16, 2019 | Balance
On every level of every topic, there exists a continuous movement from one side of the continuum to the other. Sometimes the swings are large, sometimes minimal. It may be difficult to conceive of where we are in that pendulum movement, but it is always moving. The...