by Merci Gracia | Feb 24, 2018 | Relaxation
Anger, worry and fear create stress which compromises your body, mind and emotions. Seeking to maintain control drains your energy and often backfires because so many factors are out of your hands. Everything works better when you’re at ease. That’s why...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 22, 2017 | Self-love
When we’ve said or done something we regret, owning it and apologizing to those concerned is the self-loving thing to do. Whether they forgive us or not is beyond our control, but taking responsibility for our part and making amends helps us forgive ourselves....
by Merci Gracia | Jun 18, 2014 | Acceptance, Forgiveness
In the course of a day, it’s normal to experience various little things that are not quite to your liking. Some days offer problems that are substantially aggravating. If you don’t do something to actively release yourself from the resentment generated by...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 28, 2014 | Forgiveness
Every time you react with judgment, anger or disgust, a little residue is left on your psyche. When you condemn events in your life, you dim the brilliant luster of your natural state of being. One of the most powerfully freeing things you can possibly do is to let go...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 2, 2014 | Forgiveness
When you feel you’ve been wronged, telling the story over and over only makes you feel worse. The more you relive it, the more you hurt yourself. Labeling someone else as wrong and yourself as a victim takes away your power and leaves you holding the weight of...