by Merci Gracia | Aug 11, 2019 | Balance
Reality is a glorious eruption of good, neutral and bad phenomena. It always contains of multitude of events we value variously, depending on our perspective. Disproportionate focus on what doesn’t suit our preferences is an invitation to anxiety, stress, and...
by Merci Gracia | May 24, 2019 | Balance
Life moves in cycles. Some cycles occur in segments of time perceptible to the human eye and some occur over eons, giving the illusion of stability and stasis. Societies sometimes go out of balance in one direction creating the need for abrupt corrections in the...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 12, 2019 | Balance, Relationship
No two people are perfectly aligned in every aspect of their personalities. That’s why learning when to stand up for ourselves and when to let go is so valuable. When we come on too strong, we risk others shutting down. Speaking our truth is important but, if we...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 27, 2019 | Balance
We cultivate and grow whatever we give our time and attention to. Whether we want to learn a musical instrument, foreign language, physical sport, grow a garden or interest of any kind, it takes time and focus. The same is true for our careers and our relationships...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 2, 2019 | Balance
People often disagree about which societal rules and standards are most likely to result in the highest well-being for the greatest number of people. But there’s something far more important in creating happiness than what can be resolved in these hypothetical...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 16, 2018 | Balance, Giving
Authentic giving is done without anticipation of reward. When we expect something in return, it’s conditional and more like a trade. There’s nothing wrong with wanting something in return, it’s just not true giving. Even real giving can cause...