Real Love

by Merci Gracia | Dec 1, 2014 | Love, Relationship

You don’t have to stop loving someone just because they no longer fit into your plan in the same way. Being angry and resenting them because life has changed you both in different ways isn’t a demonstration of the depth of your love. Real love...

Corresponding Wounds

by Merci Gracia | Sep 10, 2014 | Healing, Relationship

Consider this: Most problems in your relationships result from childhood wounds. Any tangle you’re in is no coincidence. It’s come up for you to heal it. You’re attracted to people whose issues fit together with yours like the pieces of a puzzle. The...

The Secret to Great Relationships

by Merci Gracia | Jul 16, 2014 | Relationship, Self Acceptance

Difficult relationships can teach you valuable lessons. If you use them to evolve your self-awareness, they show you the importance of not taking things personally and being tolerant. The more self-loving you are, the less you’ll react to what appear to be...

Quantum Leap Your Joy

by Merci Gracia | Apr 16, 2014 | Balance, Health, Love, Relationship

Take a look at the different aspects of your life and assess the degree of fulfillment you feel in each one. Are you experiencing joy in your relationships? Are you fulfilled by your work? Is your health as good as it can be? Does your life feel in balance? If you...

Consider Their Perspective

by Merci Gracia | Dec 11, 2013 | Relationship

When you experience tension with someone, it’s easy to remain fixated on your side of the story while frustratedly thinking that the other person should change. But it’s never just one side that causes a problem. It’s the dynamic between the two of...

Mums the Word

by Merci Gracia | Aug 5, 2013 | Focus, Harmony, Relationship

Powerful wisdom can be found in everyday sayings. One of the most concise and popular pieces of advice is as true today as ever: If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say anything at all. We’d like to make a small modification: If you can’t...