True Wealth

by Merci Gracia | May 14, 2013 | Abundance, Appreciation, Love

Every bit of time you spend worrying about the past or feeling anxious about the future is not just time wasted, it’s self-sabotage. Chronically thinking about what has been or might be keeps you in a self-created, fear-driven fantasy world that saps your...

Tell Your Truth

by Merci Gracia | Feb 18, 2013 | Authenticity, Feelings, Self-Awareness

Saying what you really feel rather than what you think others want to hear improves your self-esteem. When you speak out of alignment with what’s true for you, you send the message to your subconscious mind that your truth isn’t good enough. This will...

Do You Have Approval Disorder?

by Merci Gracia | Sep 28, 2012 | Authenticity, Honesty, Self-Awareness

Worrying about what others think of you is bad for your self-esteem. It sends a message to your subconscious mind that you’re not in charge of your life and leaves you with a vague sense of insecurity. Comparing yourself with others, causes you to ignore your...

Not As Right As You Think

by Merci Gracia | Sep 21, 2012 | Awareness, Beliefs, Conscious, Discernment

People react to situations in dramatically different ways depending on their conditioning. It’s not just that they mishear or misinterpret what’s happening, they process the information differently. Which way is right? Neither. Although families, clans,...

Be Honest with Yourself

by Merci Gracia | Jul 18, 2012 | Authenticity, Happiness, Honesty, Self-Awareness

Everybody has moments when they pretend something is true that really isn’t. But hiding your truth from yourself and others has a negative impact on the quality of your life and relationships. Being honest aligns you with your integrity and makes you happy. When...