by Merci Gracia | Dec 21, 2020 | Self-Awareness
We can’t really know if what we want will actually bring us the feeling we’re looking for. Being attached to getting something in a particular way might prevent us from finding solutions that will offer even greater fulfillment. The key to creating...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 17, 2020 | Self-Awareness
Technology holds the alluring promise that our physical, mental and emotional problems can be solved by innovative breakthroughs. While the advancements are marvelous, the only way to substantially improve our experience of life is to change our thinking. Considering...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 16, 2020 | Self-Awareness, True Self
Above the clouds, fog and rain there’s a limitless expanse of crystal clear, blue sky. Beneath the layers of thoughts, worries and fears, there’s a place in your mind that’s still, calm and quiet. Just as you can fly above the clouds and find blue...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 6, 2020 | Acceptance, Self-Awareness
A leaf doesn’t control what happens to it. Neither does the tree. It’s the life force behind both of these appearances that runs the show. Similarly, we don’t control what happens in our lives, only our experience of it. Thinking that others...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 3, 2020 | Love, Self-Awareness
Some of us constantly bemoan the state of the world, remaining on high alert and searching for unacceptable or even tragic situations to further fuel our lament. We even believe that we’re ‘doing our part’ by feeling bad about what’s really...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 29, 2020 | Self-Awareness
Everyone occasionally deals with hardship and suffering. Some are minor inconveniences, while others might be extremely painful. Trying to avoid feeling the pain could cause us to miss the richness and purpose of the experience. When we earnestly feel our feelings,...