by Merci Gracia | Nov 12, 2016 | Peace
Inner composure is the center-piece of well-being. It’s a by-product of being authentic about who we are and how we feel. Acknowledging and feeling our feelings as sensations, allows them to to be heard and dissolve when we’ve absorped the lessons we need...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 29, 2016 | Peace
As social beings, we choose our friends according to common interests, talents and energy levels. Some people buoy our spirits, make us laugh or arouse our curiosity. It’s enlivening to relate to people with varied backgrounds and abilities, but it’s...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 14, 2015 | Peace
Because popular culture encourages you to ‘just do it’, there’s a mad rush to pack more into your days, extend your endurance and achieve more ‘firsts’. But almost any accomplishment you can think of has a relatively short shelf life. It...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 1, 2015 | Peace
Good looks, financial success and the right relationship might seem like ingredients to a great life. But none of these bring lasting happiness. In fact, each can actually bring more suffering, if we fear losing them. As long as we look outside ourselves for...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 9, 2015 | Peace
Imagine you completely accept yourself with no impulse to get approval from others. You’d feel free to voice your honest feelings (kindly). You’d feel grounded and tapped into your natural well of creativity. You’d awaken everyday looking forward to...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 16, 2015 | Peace
What goes on in our minds has a tremendous impact on our bodies. Studies show 60% to 80% of doctor visits are related to stress. In fact, chronic stress is linked to the six leading causes of death. Our minds can make us sick us or they can heal us depending on how we...