Pain as Portal

by Merci Gracia | Nov 28, 2015 | Feelings

Each of us has a well of accumulated disappointment and hurt inside of us that is waiting to be healed. When part of it rises to the surface of our awareness, it’s an opportunity to heal it. Because it’s uncomfortable, we often repress it, seek distraction...

Pros and Cons

by Merci Gracia | Apr 6, 2015 | Yin/Yang

When facing challenges it’s especially important to look for silver linings. After feeling the fear, disappointment, anger or frustration, think about the positive benefits that might not be immediately apparent. When you open your mind to potential upsides of...

Only Through Experience

by Merci Gracia | Dec 28, 2014 | Present moment

If you want to feel healthier, more energetic or happier, planning for it in the future may be your ego’s tricky way of resisting change by postponing it. Take whatever action you can, small or large but don’t let concepts about necessary preconditions get...

It’s Ok to Feel Bad

by Merci Gracia | Aug 26, 2014 | Feelings, Healing

It’s unrealistic to think you should (or could) feel good all the time. Life inevitably presents situations that don’t please you. Since nothing is permanent (even the people and things you love), unexpected and unwanted change causes sadness. Don’t...

What’s It All About?

by Merci Gracia | Aug 4, 2014 | Conscious Co-creating

Until you know what you really want, you go through life willy nilly, choosing your direction because it’s easy or expected. Becoming clear about what you want is key to fulfillment, but knowing why you want it is even more important. The reason you want...