The Power of Embodiment

by Merci Gracia | Nov 11, 2011 | Attention, Awareness, Choices, Control, Fear, Focus, Perception

When you’re nervous, you have butterflies in your stomach. When you’re anxious or fearful, your blood pressure can rise. When you’re stressed out, your immune system is taxed. When you’re grateful, you’re relaxed and at ease. All these...

Attack Thoughts

by Merci Gracia | Nov 1, 2011 | Fear, Habits, Judgments, Self-Awareness

It’s easy to see how you attack others with judgmental thoughts. Can you find how you criticize yourself in the same way? When you stop attacking others, you stop attacking yourself. And vice versa. Merci  

Conscious Authenticity

by Merci Gracia | Oct 21, 2011 | Attention, Authenticity, Compulsive Behavior, Conscious, Control, Fear, Feelings

Do you try to control situations, seek approval from others, or say yes when you really feel like saying no? These are strategies to cover up feeling out of control, inadequate, or not being liked. Next time you catch yourself, try feeling the underlying feelings...

It’s Sensational

by Merci Gracia | Oct 4, 2011 | Attention, Fear, Focus, Understanding

Physical pain is just a sensation until the mind gets involved and makes a full report. It’s the same with emotional pain, the story about it is what makes it hurt. While it’s difficult to stop the onslaught of the narrative, it is possible. Next time you...

Worry is a Waste

by Merci Gracia | Sep 23, 2011 | Attention, Create, Fear, Flow, Focus

Worry only makes you less effective at dealing with what’s bothering you. Focusing on fearful thoughts energizes them. Take the peaceful approach: feel your feelings, ask your inner genius for guidance, decide to do the best you can, and then visualize success....

Authentic Achievement

by Merci Gracia | Sep 21, 2011 | Authenticity, Fear

Authentic achievement can bring great joy and satisfaction. However, when goals are compulsively driven by the fear of not being good enough, your driver will take you on a wild goose chase. You know it’s authentic when you’re doing it for the love of it....