by Merci Gracia | Jun 16, 2016 | Evolution of Consciousness
Don’t postpone enjoying life until some point in a foggy future. Enjoying the Now helps you achieve success in all your endeavors. The practice of finding something to appreciate no matter what’s happening transforms your life. It eventually becomes an...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 14, 2016 | Evolution of Consciousness
We’ve all had experiences growing up that negatively affected us. But fortunately each of us is free to choose what we do with these experiences. Rather than allow trials and tribulations to become an excuse for not living the life we desire, we can use them to...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 22, 2015 | Evolution of Consciousness
When we’re out of sync with ourselves we feel bad. Though it often seems like something outside of us causes our feelings, our feelings originate in our own mental environment. When we live out of alignment with our values, we set ourselves up for feeling...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 10, 2015 | Evolution of Consciousness, Self-Awareness
Irritations and ruffled egos sometimes compel us to abandon activities that are otherwise good for us. Unless a situation is abusive or hazardous, it’s worth looking within to see what’s really bothering us before we take ourselves out. Honest self-inquiry...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 1, 2015 | Evolution of Consciousness
Competition can inspire and motivate you to pursue excellence, but it can come at the cost of unnecessary, personal stress. Because people have such different backgrounds, belief systems and inherited strengths, basing your personal worth on how you measure up against...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 26, 2015 | Evolution of Consciousness
Being able to digest feedback from others without getting defensive is a valuable skill that helps you flow through life. No matter how judgmental or condemning someone’s behavior seems, it’s still just their projection. It’s based on their limited...