by Merci Gracia | Dec 31, 2013 | Love
Don’t waste your time feeling bad about yourself, it’s counter-productive. When you’ve done something you regret, correct the problem if you can, make amends to anyone you’ve negatively affected and then forgive yourself. Don’t invest one...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 30, 2013 | Thoughts
Underneath the chatter, your mind is spacious and clear. When you concentrate on the present moment, you’re rooted in peace, calm and joy. When you condemn or judge others, you pollute your mind. Indulging in these kinds of toxic thoughts contaminates you and...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 29, 2013 | Emotional Breakthroughs, Feelings
When you’re suffering emotionally, stop what you’re doing and take a moment to pay attention to your body. Notice how you’re feeling physically. Do you feel any discomfort in your belly, throat, back or chest? When you find it, calmly commit to...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 28, 2013 | Ego, Love
Love and attachment can feel like the same thing, but they’re actually opposites. Attachment creates fear of loss, which then results in a host of feelings and behaviors that are contrary to love, such as control, jealousy, possessiveness and fear of...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 27, 2013 | Acceptance, Love
Love is defined by many as physical attraction, admiration or supreme compatibility. Some even think that jealousy, possessiveness or fear of abandonment demonstrate love. But bonafide love isn’t just a feeling; it has nothing to do with fear. It’s...