by Merci Gracia | Aug 26, 2013 | Authenticity, Control, Effort
It’s easy to fall into the habit of doing things to please others rather than because you actually want to. The only problem with that is you can never really know what they want, and you may have given up doing something of great benefit to you. Even if you...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 10, 2013 | Create, Desire, Effort
Do you believe you’re capable of accomplishing anything you set your mind to, or are you talented at compiling reasons why you can’t have, do or be what you want? There’s only one thing that stops you from getting what you want: quitting before you...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 11, 2013 | Acceptance, Create, Effort, Flow, Trust, Understanding
Sometimes life seems to be on its own schedule, without regard to your wants and needs. But remember, reality never gets it wrong. Every, single thing that comes to pass is the only possible result of what has come before. Thinking otherwise is purely hypothetical....
by Merci Gracia | Feb 17, 2013 | Effort, Fear, Success
When you give something your full effort, no matter how it turns out, you know you did your best and you have no regrets. Doing your best means that once you decide to do something, you do everything in your power to make it work. People sometimes hold back because...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 5, 2012 | Balance, Effort, Empowering
When your body is in balance, you can push it a little harder and break through limitations. When your finances are in balance, you can take bigger risks and potentially gain more. When your self-esteem is in balance, you can relate to a wide variety of people without...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 6, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Ease, Effort, Happiness, Perception
The idea that you need to be perfect (at anything) is bound to make you feel bad. Since the definition of perfection evolves, it will always be an elusive target. If you’re dissatisfied because you fail to meet your own expectations, don’t conclude that...