by Merci Gracia | Nov 5, 2018 | Handling Emotions
Stress causes heightened levels of cortisol in the brain. Since we don’t function optimally when that happens, managing our level of stress is vitally important for staying balanced and focused, even in trying situations. Developing a regular meditation practice and...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 4, 2018 | Handling Emotions, Wisdom
Meeting anger with anger just makes more angry people. Anger can be a motivating force, but it’s not a wise emotion to act from. The way we respond to others often says more about us than it does them. When we spew disgust or disdain at others for bad behavior,...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 25, 2018 | Handling Emotions, Relationship
When a feud is simmering or about to erupt, it’s useful to ask ourselves what’s really important? Do we want to be right or loving? What’s the cost of standing our ground and the benefit of flexibility? If our feelings are hurt, is it possible to...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 21, 2018 | Handling Emotions
Physical stress can build strength and endurance, but emotional stress wreaks havoc on body, mind and spirit. Some stress is inevitable like loss and disappointment, but most is self-created, such as, taking other’s words and actions personally, trying to uphold...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 22, 2018 | Handling Emotions
This is the fifth in the seven part series of the Seven Hermetic Philosophic Principles, also referred to as the Seven Universal Laws or Principles. Just as Newton’s Third Law of Motion states, “For every action, there is an equal and opposite...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 17, 2018 | Handling Emotions
No matter how evolved, enlightened or even happy you are, life will inevitably continue to give you grist. However, what happens to you is far less important than what you do with it. Holding on to hurt, anger and resentment does more damage to you than any person or...