The Kind of Intelligence that Matters

by Merci Gracia | May 12, 2013 | intellect, Joy

Getting good grades in school makes you feel good about your intelligence. Developing innovative ideas at work and earning a healthy living, gives you pride in your brain power. Being successful and winning the admiration of others makes you feel ‘on the...

What Do You Actually Know?

by Merci Gracia | May 30, 2012 | Acceptance, Beliefs, Discernment, intellect, Reality, Understanding

Scientists on the cutting edge of their respective fields are constantly revising their understanding of reality as new information becomes available. If what they believe is, in truth, tentative, then perhaps what you think you know is more debatable too. The best...

Practice Letting Go

by Merci Gracia | Nov 6, 2011 | Embody, intellect, Practice, Understanding, Worry

Knowing something intellectually is different from embodying it. You can know that worrying causes stress and stress causes illness, but until you put that knowledge into practice in your daily life, it’s just a concept. Take a deep breath and relax....

Head and Heart

by Merci Gracia | Oct 18, 2011 | Heart, intellect, Intuition, Love

Knowledge is no substitute for understanding. Acquiring an arsenal of facts might be useful, but don’t forget to cultivate wisdom. That comes from listening to your heart… The real source of intelligence. Merci

Intellect and Intuition

by Merci Gracia | Oct 8, 2011 | Heart, intellect, Intuition, Love, Truth

A strong intellect is a handy tool. It’s great to be able to retain facts and weave them together cleverly, win arguments and explain things. But your heart and intuition are where you’ll find your truth. Besides, your intellect doesn’t love…...