by Merci Gracia | Jan 26, 2013 | Balance, Happiness, Health, interpretation, Self-Awareness, Understanding
Emotional distress disrupts your life and undermines your health. Since nothing has inherent value until you attribute it, you are free to assign whatever meaning you choose to the events of your life. Learning to have balanced emotional responses will transform your...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 17, 2013 | Attention, Focus, Self-Awareness
Life moves in cycles. Don’t waste the good times by regretting the past. When you’re down, remember this too shall pass. Develop a philosophical outlook that allows you to glow from within, peacefully watching and appreciating the amazingly diverse events...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 14, 2012 | Authenticity, Conscious, Self-Awareness
Being attached to your self-image constrains you. You are so much more than you couldĀ ever imagine. Sometimes, circumstances are so challenging that it doesn’t seem like you’re free to choose and create your life. But, it’s by rising above the...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 29, 2012 | Self-Awareness
Your body is the vehicle you ride around in, but it’s not who you are. When you identify as your body, your concern for it’s appearance, condition and competitive performance can take on obsessive proportions. What if you had the same level of concern for...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 19, 2012 | Conscious, Gratitude, Love, Self-Awareness
Longevity research shows that people who have plenty of social interaction, adequate rest and a sense of purpose are more likely to live longer. This comes naturally to people who love themselves. You can develop greater self-love by remembering that, at every point...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 8, 2012 | Beliefs, Choices, Conditioning, Reality, Self-Awareness, Understanding
You possess that uniquely human quality called free will, but have you ever stopped to think about just how limited your choices are? Your range of options is created by your beliefs about what is possible and is based on your experience. Innovators say that solutions...