by Merci Gracia | Jul 10, 2020 | Self-Awareness
We’ve all heard or read some sage advice that we’ve thought would be perfect for someone we know. We might think that perhaps they would finally listen and get the message if it came from some credible source rather than us. We may have already attempted...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 8, 2020 | Self-Awareness
In unpredictable times, such as the current pandemic, we all have our own opinions about the nature and severity of the problem and what the appropriate measures might be that we ought to take. There is too little known regarding Covid 19 and the havoc it wreaks, so...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 7, 2020 | Co-dependence, Self-Awareness
The desire to be indispensable to others is easy to understand. It gives us a sense of purpose, strength and validation. It’s a tangible vote of confidence from which we derive meaning and a sense of worthiness. However, this desire causes us to look for others...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 6, 2020 | Self-Awareness
All healing starts with acknowledgement. Whether we’re working on self-healing, healing a relationship or our society, we first have to acknowledge that there’s something that needs attention. If there’s an imbalance that’s creating a...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 5, 2020 | Gratitude, Self-Awareness
Life speaks to us in many ways: through our bodies, feelings and the circumstances we encounter. Life doesn’t try to hurt or punish us, but when we fail to listen to the subtle signals, the messages get louder. When we experience disappointment or an unwanted...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 27, 2020 | Acceptance, Present moment, Self-Awareness
Even when it’s unwanted, we don’t have to fight against what shows up. In fact, finding a way to make it work is a form of life mastery. Reality serves us up a menu of experience, over which we have little control. What shows up can cause us to suffer or...