by Merci Gracia | Apr 1, 2014 | Honesty
Honesty is the best policy. However, if you’re attached to an idea of yourself as a ‘this’ or a ‘that’, implementing it in your daily life can be a tall order. An identity may serve to impress others and help you achieve your goals, but...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 11, 2013 | Authenticity, Honesty
It’s a blessing to have friends you like to talk and play with. You need to have connection for true wellbeing. Life is immeasurably better when the people you honor with the gift of your friendship are up to the task. Real friends respect your vulnerability...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 8, 2013 | Attention, Authenticity, Conscious, Flow, Honesty, Natural, Relaxed
When someone really listens to you with the desire to understand, rather than just waiting to reply, not only does it feel good, it makes you want to speak honestly from your heart. Try it out yourself in your next conversation. Notice if you’re truly listening...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 7, 2013 | Harmony, Heart, Honesty, Intuition
Just because you said you’d do something, doesn’t mean it’s always wise to follow through with it. Unless you have a chronic problem keeping your word, it’s okay to change your plans and trust that it’ll be in the best interest of all...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 30, 2013 | Authenticity, Control, Empowering, Honesty
Living your life in order to make an impression on others reduces your sense of personal power because you can never control what others think of you. Trying to get a desired response is like chasing the wind. On the other hand, when you act, feel and express yourself...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 21, 2012 | Authenticity, Awareness, Feelings, Honesty
The underlying motivation behind everything you do is to feel good. Even seemingly selfless acts like helping your friends, volunteering for a non-profit or donating to a charity, are done because it feels good to be of assistance. Of course there’s nothing...