by Merci Gracia | Mar 9, 2015 | Self-Awareness
Beneath every mood fluctuation lies a part of our being that is totally at peace with what is. For most of us this part is so obscured by mental chatter that we’re altogether unaware of it. Learning to tap into that aspect of ourselves is a valuable tool for...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 6, 2015 | Self-Awareness
When you encounter unpleasant circumstances, avoid the impulse to blame someone else for the way you feel. Think about the choices you made that landed you where you are. Taking responsibility for your feelings is empowering and expands your ability to collect...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 5, 2015 | Self-Awareness
If you notice yourself frequently worrying about what’s going on in another person’s life and have an itch to offer them unsolicited advice, think carefully before you do. Ask yourself if there’s something you need to hear. Sometimes we avoid looking at our own...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 4, 2015 | Self-Awareness
Whether you were the first, middle, youngest or an only child, your entire worldview is heavily influenced by this position. Knowing the basic characteristics of your position provides powerful insight into your family-of-origin dynamics and adult relationships....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 2, 2015 | Self-Awareness
Try this experiment: Attempt to see what’s happening in this moment without categorizing it as good or bad, right or wrong. If you manage to drop your preconceived notions, you’ll see that any value it has to you is attributed by you. If you can catch even...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 15, 2015 | Self-Awareness
The wise you knows it’s best to let go of hurt feelings, grievances and regret. It understands that these self-created constructs weigh you down and hang you up. It realizes that letting go of these encumbrances enables you to flow with life and soar to new...