Free Flow

by Merci Gracia | Mar 2, 2020 | Loose, Natural, Relaxed

Both Eastern and Western medicine agree that blood circulation in the body is vital for distribution of oxygen and nutrients. Both systems understand that anger, anxiety and stress block its flow. How do we reduce the frequency of these harmful states while still...

Soften

by Merci Gracia | Jul 4, 2014 | Loose

You roll through life accumulating knowledge that verifies your opinions about the world. But what if what you know is incorrect? No matter how certain you are of your ‘facts’, you can be sure that in another 50 years, science (and society) will have a...

Lighten Your Load

by Merci Gracia | Dec 11, 2012 | Ease, Forgiveness, Loose

As with all journeys, the journey of life is easier and more enjoyable when you travel lightly. With the mind-boggling number of experiences you go through, it’s important to be aware of the emotional baggage that accompanies the unpleasant ones. Carrying...

Let It Die

by Merci Gracia | Sep 22, 2012 | Freedom, Loose, Relaxed

There are a lot of things that are better off dead. Like the tendency to take offense when somebody is giving you feedback. Like feeling superior to others because you do something (anything) better. Or, like being defensive, holding a grudge, feeding your anger or...

Right or Happy?

by Merci Gracia | Aug 14, 2012 | Acceptance, Ease, Feelings, interpretation, Judgments, Loose, Relax

When you’re bumping heads with someone and you don’t want to relax your stance because you know you’re right, ask yourself if you’d rather be right or happy. If you know you’re right, be satisfied with that. Rigid righteousness...

Make Room for New Lessons

by Merci Gracia | Jun 25, 2012 | interpretation, Knowledge, Loose, Self-Awareness

When you disagree with someone, it doesn’t hurt to hear the other person’s point of view and maybe even sincerely consider it. Even though you think you know what’s best, there may be some added value in their opinion. Opening to it can help you...