by Merci Gracia | Nov 13, 2015 | Balance
We’re often so caught up in our ego-driven stories that we forget who we really are. Our intricate webs of right/wrong, good/bad, fair/unfair keep us in self-created fantasies that can last for minutes, days, years or even a lifetime. When we begin to monitor...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 19, 2015 | Balance
What can you do in this moment to feel (even) better about yourself and life? What would bring you the greatest relief and joy? One of the most powerful things you can do to enhance your personal well-being is align your actions with what you fundamentally believe to...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 3, 2015 | Balance
Humans live at the intersection of the physical and spiritual worlds. We have a strong instinct for survival on the physical plane and a natural desire to increase self-awareness in the realm of consciousness. Materially, we work at securing food, shelter and avoiding...
by Merci Gracia | May 29, 2015 | Balance
Everyone likes to be seen and heard. But when the desire for attention becomes a driving force, it’s time for a correction. Check in with yourself to see if you: Hold the floor disproportionally in conversations with others; compulsively talk about every little...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 24, 2015 | Balance
Investors who put all their money in one place aren’t diversified and risk total loss. People who rely on only one source for all their information have voluntary blinders on and a biased view. Athletes who build muscles and abilities in a narrow range of...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 26, 2015 | Balance
Anything taken to the extreme is unhealthy. Even the stuff you think is good for you. Hydration is necessary, but drinking too much water is bad for your kidneys. Exercise is important, but overdo it and you can hurt your body. Working too much causes you to lose...