Don’t be Driven…Drive

by Merci Gracia | Dec 29, 2011 | Attention, Authenticity, Balance, Conscious, Honesty

When you’re compelled to do anything by an unconscious need to feel worthy, you’re driven. You can identify this compulsion when you notice you’re working too hard. Get in the driver’s seat by looking those impulses squarely in the eyes and...

The Truth About Control

by Merci Gracia | Dec 22, 2011 | Acceptance, Gratitude, Love, Relax

The illusion that you have total control over your life inevitably results in suffering. It’s impossible to make everyone and everything conform to your preferences. Relax and appreciate whatever shows up: grateful it’s the way you like it or grateful that...

The Power of Embodiment

by Merci Gracia | Nov 11, 2011 | Attention, Awareness, Choices, Control, Fear, Focus, Perception

When you’re nervous, you have butterflies in your stomach. When you’re anxious or fearful, your blood pressure can rise. When you’re stressed out, your immune system is taxed. When you’re grateful, you’re relaxed and at ease. All these...

Be in Control

by Merci Gracia | Sep 17, 2011 | Acceptance, Attention, Compassion, Focus, Kindness, Love

Don’t try to control your friends, your family or your mate. Rather, work on controlling yourself. When you change the inside, the outside automatically changes. Looking glass. Merci

Chill Factor

by Merci Gracia | Sep 7, 2011 | Acceptance, Change, Relax, Trust

Trying to control people and events can lead to frustration and even hostility. When things aren’t going your way, a big, deep breath can do wonders to reset your mood. Remind yourself that all really is as it should be and will be changing momentarily....