by Merci Gracia | Jan 14, 2019 | Change, Self-Awareness
Deep down, we all know what is and isn’t healthy for us. Engaging in behaviors (or staying in relationships) that we know aren’t good for us causes internal conflict. If we aren’t conscious of this conflict, we can look to the telltale signs: low...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 6, 2019 | Change, Health
If we want to experience life differently, we have to change our habits. We can’t continue to behave the same way and expect different results. Mustering up the energy to overcome inertia and begin a new way of being might feel daunting. But, if we wait too long...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 26, 2018 | Change
Attempting to change what-is by pointing out what isn’t working is destructive. That’s because offering a critique without contributing an alternative is counter-productive. Improving what you don’t like is best done by taking creative action. Trying to...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 15, 2017 | Change
If we want to make the world kinder, more generous and loving, we have to start within. Trying to change things ‘out there’ before we’ve embodied these qualities ourselves won’t work. Being an example is far more powerful in effecting change in...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 6, 2017 | Change
Your emotional environment determines the quality of your life. If you feel angry, fearful, greedy or victimized, you will perceive and experience the world through that lens. While it’s impossible to change the outside world to suit all your preferences, you...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 28, 2017 | Change
“Change is the only constant in life.” Heraclitus No matter what’s going on, you can be sure of one thing: it’s temporary. That can be good news if you’re experiencing challenges and not-so-good if you’re basking in the joyful glow...