by Merci Gracia | Aug 26, 2019 | Acceptance, Judgments, Peace
In light of the fact that people have different biological predispositions and physiological abilities and constraints, it’s no wonder that we have different capacities and perceptions. Considering each of us travels through a totally unique tunnel of training,...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 11, 2019 | Peace
One of our greatest pleasures is expanding beyond our present awareness. Evolving feels good because it satisfies the universal urge to grow beyond existing limitation. Interestingly, most limitation is self-imposed. Through our programming, we interject our notions...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 19, 2019 | Peace
When we find ourselves out of sorts emotionally and reacting to family, relationship or career stress, the discomfort and agitation can be overwhelming. But we can soften our response to overwhelm by developing and nurturing inner calm. Brief meditations, sitting...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 19, 2018 | Peace
The real you has nothing to do with the dramas of everyday life. The real you observes what’s happening as a spectator watches a film. That part of you never regrets or judges your experience, but views everything with equanimity, joy and love. You can access...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 9, 2018 | Peace
How we respond to what happens matters more than what actually happens. Even a tragic event can serve as a catalyst to awaken us. While it’s important to acknowledge our genuine feelings, we do have the ability to consciously choose how we frame and respond to...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 4, 2018 | Peace
Different countries celebrate the dates they gained liberty from colonialism or tyranny. But there’s another kind of liberty that delivers an even greater feeling of well-being: freedom from dependence on external conditions for our own happiness. This freedom...