by Merci Gracia | Sep 11, 2017 | Challenges
We constantly encounter circumstances that offer information, lessons and opportunities which could give us just what we need to move forward and grow. Some of these gifts are emotional, some are external and physical. In retrospect, we may experience regret over the...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 16, 2016 | Challenges
You can lift a barbell, but if doesn’t have any weight on it, you won’t build muscle. It’s the same with life. You need resistance to make you stronger, more fit and more prepared for even greater adventures. When it comes to living a full life,...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 8, 2015 | Challenges
Challenges are a normal part of life. But how we feel about them has to do with our narrative. When we look at difficulties as passages we must traverse in order to grow to the next level of awareness, we can actually feel fortunate to have them. This attitude helps...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 26, 2015 | Challenges
The law of risk and return holds true in every aspect of life. If you want success at anything, you have to risk failure. If you want a return on your investment, you have to risk your capital. If you want to experience adventure, you have to leave your comfort zone....
by Merci Gracia | Apr 19, 2015 | Challenges
When you’re in the throes of a stressful moment, it’s hard to appreciate just how much of what you’re feeling is caused by your spin of the situation. It’s normal to experience moments in which you worry that your ability to handle what’s...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 21, 2014 | Challenges
When you’re nervous about how something will go, keep visualizing what you want. But don’t confuse preparation with worry. Preparation involves taking steps, both mentally and physically, to promote the results you desire. Worry involves entertaining...