Do What You Love

by Merci Gracia | Aug 26, 2013 | Authenticity, Control, Effort

It’s easy to fall into the habit of doing things to please others rather than because you actually want to. The only problem with that is you can never really know what they want, and you may have given up doing something of great benefit to you. Even if you...

Your Life’s Work

by Merci Gracia | Feb 10, 2013 | Acceptance, Authenticity, Love, Relationship

The attractiveness of the sparkly frills that bedazzle you throughout your early and middle years eventually fades. As you become wiser and more mature, you increasingly recognize the importance of developing heartfelt connections with the people in your life....

Identity Check

by Merci Gracia | Feb 8, 2013 | Authenticity, Balance, Compulsive Behavior, Habits, Natural

Taking decisive action to make the world a better place is a noble pursuit, but identifying as an activist can cause you to constantly look for what’s wrong. This habit takes you out of balance quickly. When you’re identified as being a ‘fixer’...

Be Yourself

by Merci Gracia | Feb 2, 2013 | Authenticity, Commitment

The only way to live your highest purpose in life is to discover your authentic self. This means slowing down, listening to inner directions and making choices that are consistent with what is true for you. You don’t need dogma to tell you what is right and...

Expand Your Self-image

by Merci Gracia | Jan 30, 2013 | Authenticity, Control, Empowering, Honesty

Living your life in order to make an impression on others reduces your sense of personal power because you can never control what others think of you. Trying to get a desired response is like chasing the wind. On the other hand, when you act, feel and express yourself...