Relationship Rule

by Merci Gracia | Aug 28, 2019 | Self-love

There are few absolute rules that apply to all relationships, but this one is undeniable: A good relationship with another is only possible when we have a good relationship with ourselves. We generally treat our partners the same way we treat ourselves. Without...

The Fallacious Nature of Fame

by Merci Gracia | Jul 17, 2019 | Acceptance, Forgiveness, Self-love

Most of us have fantasized about being famous. Being admired and recognized by the masses for some special ability or beauty can seem sublime. However, beneath the aspiration for large scale, public recognition is actually the desire for self-love. Many who’ve...

Comparisons Are Unnecessary

by Merci Gracia | Mar 2, 2019 | Self Acceptance, Self-love

Your DNA is unique. Your programming is yours alone. Your talents, aptitudes and intelligence are the modalities through which you create yourself moment by moment. If no one else is like you, comparing yourself to anyone is pointless. You can compare a tractor and a...

Do Your Best

by Merci Gracia | Mar 1, 2019 | Self-love

When we put everything we’ve got into something and it doesn’t work out, getting angry with ourselves doesn’t improve the situation or make us feel better. Actually, everything we do is tainted as long as we maintain that vibration. Accepting...

The Ultimate Relationship

by Merci Gracia | Jan 17, 2019 | Self-Awareness, Self-love

Our most important relationship is the one we have with ourselves. If we don’t have a healthy degree of self-love, it’s difficult to love anyone else. If we don’t see ourselves as worthy, we won’t see others as worthy either. Trying to love...

Friendship Test

by Merci Gracia | Nov 6, 2018 | Self Acceptance, Self-love

Loving the way you feel about yourself around people is an excellent indicator that they’re a match for genuine friendship. It’s more important than sharing interests, political views or economic status. When you feel good around others, without needing to...