Greed Is Fear

by Merci Gracia | Oct 27, 2014 | Fear

Greed is defined as a selfish desire for wealth or power. It’s a by-product of a misguided belief about one’s place in the world. It presumes that wealth, possessions and power will satisfy a yearning for contentment. It stems from a scarcity mentality...

Drop Fear as a Motivator

by Merci Gracia | Jun 12, 2014 | Fear

Almost every child has heard this warning: ‘If you don’t do xyz, something bad will happen.’ Though it may be effective in the short run, it’s not an appropriate motivator. Unless you work to release yourself from this dysfunctional method of...

Desire + Detachment = Results

by Merci Gracia | May 8, 2014 | Desire, Fear

Although desire is often perceived as a hindrance to spiritual development, it’s actually an essential component in the evolution of your consciousness. It isn’t really desire that creates problems, but rather attachment to a particular result. Strong...

Letting Go and Motivation

by Merci Gracia | Apr 7, 2014 | Fear

Letting go of attachment means you aren’t overly concerned with results or what other people think. It helps you enjoy the process as much as the goal. But the prospect of letting go of outcomes or competition may seem like giving up. You might be concerned that...

Don’t Be a Drama Queen

by Merci Gracia | Mar 14, 2014 | Fear

Fear of failure can cause you to create annoying distractions for yourself that prevent you from realizing your dreams. Inventing drama to occupy your attention is one of the most common forms this resistance takes. If you’re a drama queen (or even just a princess,)...

Morning Fear Fest

by Merci Gracia | Jan 21, 2014 | Fear, Worry

Have you ever awakened in the morning to an unrelenting attack of fear thoughts and stressful what-if scenarios? If not properly dealt with, this kind of opening act can set a dark and troubled tone for the rest of the day. Here’s how to effectively deal with...