by Merci Gracia | Feb 21, 2018 | Identity
It’s tempting to compare ourselves with others and wonder how we measure up? Are we as impressive or successful? Will we need to redouble our efforts in order to feel worthy? We ask these questions when our self-acceptance is based on comparisons. We can use...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 9, 2018 | Identity, True Self
We often evaluate ourselves in comparison with others in order to prove our self-worth. We explain where we’ve been, why we’ve been there and how that entitles us to go where we want to go in the future. While this practice may be useful in some aspects of...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 14, 2017 | Identity
Our identities are double edge swords. Trying to develop ones that impress others can inspire us to greatness, but attachment to the image others have of us keeps us chasing. It’s hard to let go of our constructed self-images until we either become healthy or...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 20, 2017 | Identity
We all form an identity and think it’s who we are. But attachment to an idea about ourselves limits us and causes stress as we struggle to uphold an image. As a result, we play smaller than we are because by nature we are constantly growing, changing and...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 16, 2017 | Identity
The purpose of nearly every belief you have is to maintain your identity. Look at the issues you ‘stand’ for and examine how they support your idea of yourself. Next time you meet up with somebody who holds opposing beliefs, remember that they’re...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 7, 2017 | Identity
We are each amalgams of energy, vibrating at different rates. Though we express ourselves uniquely, we’re all made of the very same essence. The quality of the energy that vibrates through our bodies is directly related to our thoughts, moods and...