by Merci Gracia | Apr 30, 2019 | Communicate lovingly, Feelings
Rather than communicate our feelings, it’s tempting to avoid confrontation and let things slide, especially when we anticipate defensiveness or hostility in response. However, allowing emotional baggage to buildup isn’t worth the temporary comfort of...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 29, 2019 | Witness
Complaining and negativity are unhealthy, ingrained habits that dampen our mood and drain our energy. To improve our experience of life it’s necessary to witness and modify this unconscious behavior. Observing ourselves and being honest about the pointlessness...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 28, 2019 | Fear
Using fear to motivate ourselves unconsciously supposing that if we don’t work hard and outperform our peers, we won’t get what we want or be valued, admired or loved. But fear is a clumsy motivator. Running fear loops to inspire action increases...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 27, 2019 | Healing
In her book, The Power of 8, Lynne McTaggart demonstrates just how powerfully we can affect healing in others. What’s most noteworthy in her research is the fact that while working to heal others, healers themselves get healed in the process. Our thoughts and...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 26, 2019 | Emotional Breakthroughs
Sometimes we find ourselves in unpleasant situations. Resistance is the most common response, but it’s not the best one. It often amplifies our dissatisfaction and delays the return to harmony. When we feel something is unfair or offensive, focusing on the...