by Merci Gracia | Apr 13, 2015 | Authenticity, Love
Jealousy comes from fear. When we’re afraid, we try to manage the situation by exerting control over it. But even if we could puppeteer the ‘object of our desire’, fears would still persist. Maintaining a death grip on the countless factors necessary...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 12, 2015 | Love, Self-Awareness
Things ‘out there’ that elicit strong negative feelings usually indicate parts of ourselves that we don’t accept. Projecting our disdain outward allows us to experience these emotions at a comfortable distance. It’s easier to acknowledge some...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 14, 2015 | Love, Self Acceptance, Self-love
The relationship you have with anyone else can only be as good as the one you have with yourself. While infatuations give glimpses, healthy relationships only happen between people who possess self-love. Disappointment and resentment originate from within....
by Merci Gracia | Dec 26, 2014 | Love, Toxic Emotions
When you feel guilty for not doing something you think you should, take another look. You may have a legitimate reason for your reluctance. The feeling of obligation may be coming from the voices of authority figures from your past who were projecting their own values...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 25, 2014 | Love
Most of what we now call Christmas actually predated Christianity by more than 2,000 years. Midwinter celebrations honoring the sun and other gods around the time of the winter solstice were enjoyed by diverse ancient peoples. Many of the popular Christmas customs...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 19, 2014 | Love
Truth is what happens while you’re making up your own story up about it. Where you see grey, your friend sees light blue. What feels like an overwhelming crowd for one person, is an enjoyable party for someone else. Coming to terms with the inevitability of...