by Merci Gracia | Aug 22, 2021 | Handling Emotions, Self-Awareness
When somethings gets under your skin, think of it as a gift that teaches you about where focus your attention. No matter how much it seems that the problem is out there, the actual source of the discomfort is within. Even in circumstances in which you need to set...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 14, 2021 | Gratitude, Self-Awareness
Our minds can distract us from being fully present and appreciating the moment we’re in. However, each second we worry or bemoan what is, we lose. We load our consciousness with dissatisfaction and miss the beauty, glory, grace and perfection that always...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 13, 2021 | Self-Awareness
When something is getting under your skin, think of it as a gift illustrating what you need to work on personally. No matter how much it seems that the problem is coming from out there, it’s originating from within. Even in situations where you need to set...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 11, 2021 | Communicate lovingly, Honesty, Self-Awareness
Stuffing our emotions to avoid conflict doesn’t work. Even though it’s sometimes uncomfortable to communicate when our feelings are hurt or we’re angry, pretending everything is fine doesn’t really serve us or our relationships. It’s not...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 7, 2021 | Identity, Self-Awareness, True Self
Basing our self-esteem on external conditions, leaves us bound for disappointment. There will always be someone who does it better, faster or smarter. What real difference does it make if we (or they) are better at something? It always feels good to improve and grow...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 6, 2021 | Desire, Self-Awareness
We have to know what we want in order to make the types of decisions that will help us create it. But what if we aren’t quite sure what we want? It can sometimes be difficult to figure out exactly what we want, and committing to it can bring up fears that...