Just Your Spin

by Merci Gracia | Jan 2, 2012 | Feelings

No one makes you feel bad. It’s your spin that causes your reaction. Anything that pushes your buttons might very well be interpreted in a different way by someone else. The next time you take offense or blame others for your feelings, remember you’re just...

Addicted to Drama?

by Merci Gracia | Nov 17, 2011 | Attention, Feelings, Judgments

Talking about your troubles rarely makes you feel better. Next time you find yourself “sharing” your feelings, check your motivation. Make sure you’re not in either judgment or victim mode. Give yourself the attention you’re looking for by actually feeling...

Conscious Authenticity

by Merci Gracia | Oct 21, 2011 | Attention, Authenticity, Compulsive Behavior, Conscious, Control, Fear, Feelings

Do you try to control situations, seek approval from others, or say yes when you really feel like saying no? These are strategies to cover up feeling out of control, inadequate, or not being liked. Next time you catch yourself, try feeling the underlying feelings...

Feelings Tell You About You

by Merci Gracia | Jun 4, 2011 | Beliefs, Peace, Understanding

The way you see life tells you most about your own beliefs. If something makes you feel uncomfortable, you have a belief that is ‘arguing’ with reality. Changing the outside to make yourself feel better is a never-ending battle. Questioning beliefs that...

Thoughts Give Birth

by Merci Gracia | May 28, 2011 | Attention, Beliefs, Create, Perception

Everything begins with a thought. Whether consciously or not, desired or not, you give birth to your reality by the thoughts you think. Use protection and conceive on purpose. Gestate consciously and deliver through a labor of love. Thought control begets desired...