by Merci Gracia | May 9, 2021 | Love
In many countries, the second Sunday in May is celebrated as ‘Mother’s Day’ to express gratitude for the many sacrifices mothers make as they carry, birth and nurture us. Whether we’re celebrating our birth mothers or someone else who cared for...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 13, 2021 | Ego, Love
We all see life through our ego. Our perspective is created by a filter of beliefs accumulated throughout our lifetime. It classifies everything in relation to our identity. Oblivious that we come from the same energetic source, we criticize others in order to feel...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 14, 2021 | Love, Relationship, Self-Awareness, Self-love
The most important relationship we have is the one we have with ourselves. The more we know ourselves, the greater the mastery we have over our feelings, lives and relationships. The dynamics in our relationships reflect our inner world. Any issues we may have with...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 25, 2020 | Love
Many of the customs that accompany what we now call Christmas predate Christianity by more than 2,000 years. Midwinter celebrations honoring the sun and other gods around the winter solstice were enjoyed by diverse ancient peoples. Popular Christmas rituals and...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 3, 2020 | Love, Self-Awareness
Some of us constantly bemoan the state of the world, remaining on high alert and searching for unacceptable or even tragic situations to further fuel our lament. We even believe that we’re ‘doing our part’ by feeling bad about what’s really...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 23, 2020 | Love, Perception, Self-Awareness
The way you interpret others’ behavior tells you more about you than it does about them. You may assure yourself that your perceptions have nothing to do with you. If you don’t like the message, you may even shoot the messenger. When you do, it’s...