by Merci Gracia | Mar 14, 2016 | Authenticity, Identity
It’s the nature of your ego to judge what is and look for someone to blame. It’s the nature of your essence to appreciate life and marvel at the beauty all around you. The former keeps you dissatisfied and unhappy with your circumstances. The latter keeps...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 20, 2015 | Judgments
Our egos love to judge and criticize others because it makes us feel superior. But the good feeling eventually backfires and makes us feel bad about ourselves. That’s because our subconscious mind doesn’t distinguish who the negativity is directed toward....
by Merci Gracia | Apr 20, 2015 | Self-image, True Self
What truly brings meaning to your life and warms your heart probably isn’t your accomplishments or the money in your bank account. Yet so many of us expend the bulk of our mental and physical energy dealing with unimportant details that don’t necessarily...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 8, 2015 | True Self
Identities give meaning to life and can even be fun when we don’t take them too seriously. But most all problems begin with offended or threatened egos. Whether personal, national, religious or even as a fan of a sports team, identities inevitably divide the...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 24, 2014 | Surrender
Although surrender is considered to be a last resort on the battle field, it can actually be a very powerful tactic in your own life. When you know action is absolutely necessary but you’re at a total loss for what to do, letting go and allowing the Universe to...