Happiness Helps Everyone

by Merci Gracia | Aug 31, 2019 | Happiness

You deserve to live as joyfully as you possibly can. There’s no need to deprive yourself of the experience of life you want. Your desires arise as indicators, giving you information on what to pursue. Making yourself happy puts you on the plus side of the...

Different Strokes

by Merci Gracia | Aug 30, 2019 | Acceptance

What makes each of us happy varies tremendously depending on our nature, programming, mood, what we’ve eaten or how much sleep we’ve had. Some people are introverted, others extroverted. Some prefer routine, while others like adventure. There are playful...

From Victim to Empowered

by Merci Gracia | Aug 29, 2019 | Feelings, Responsibility, Self-Awareness

Our feelings are self-created. They may be activated or catalyzed by others’ behavior, but it’s our interpretation that causes us to feel the way we do. The swirling brew of our programming, experience and nature create the background against which we...

Relationship Rule

by Merci Gracia | Aug 28, 2019 | Self-love

There are few absolute rules that apply to all relationships, but this one is undeniable: A good relationship with another is only possible when we have a good relationship with ourselves. We generally treat our partners the same way we treat ourselves. Without...

Gratitude: Not a Platitude

by Merci Gracia | Aug 27, 2019 | Gratitude

Gratitude isn’t about burying our heads in the sand and pretending that bad things don’t happen. It’s an effective technique that improves our mental habits and therefore, our quality of life. When we’re feeling grateful, we can’t be...