by Merci Gracia | Jul 3, 2019 | Self Acceptance, Self-Awareness, Self-esteem
True well-being is only possible when we have healthy self-esteem. How we feel about ourselves actually affects every aspect of our lives. Feeling superior to others is often a sign of latent insecurity. Superiority and inferiority are two sides of the same coin. When...
by Merci Gracia | May 17, 2019 | Self Acceptance, Self-esteem
Physical, mental and emotional balance are pre-requisites for enjoying a life of well being. Moderate diet, exercise and sleep help balance our bodies and keep us healthy. Mental balance helps us respond to whatever shows up with composure and equanimity. Emotional...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 2, 2019 | Self Acceptance, Self-love
Your DNA is unique. Your programming is yours alone. Your talents, aptitudes and intelligence are the modalities through which you create yourself moment by moment. If no one else is like you, comparing yourself to anyone is pointless. You can compare a tractor and a...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 9, 2019 | Self Acceptance, Self-Awareness
Winning an imaginary competition based on performance, fame or fortune whets the appetite for even more approval from others. Any satisfaction gained by comparison is short-lived, unpredictable and beyond our control. Sustainable and rewarding approval can only come...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 6, 2018 | Self Acceptance, Self-love
Loving the way you feel about yourself around people is an excellent indicator that they’re a match for genuine friendship. It’s more important than sharing interests, political views or economic status. When you feel good around others, without needing to...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 24, 2018 | Self Acceptance, Self-love
The easiest way to transform any aspect of our lives is to adjust the way we think. Though it seems like thoughts are just inevitable responses to external circumstances, it’s actually the other way around. We perceive reality based on our conditioning, which...