by Merci Gracia | Sep 30, 2019 | One
In this world where everything is measured, compared. rated and categorized, it’s tempting to create a narrative that sets us apart and allows us to be noticed, recognized, admired and respected. In doing this, we don’t intend to distance ourselves from...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 29, 2019 | Present moment
Perhaps death is nature’s way of creating a sense of urgency for humans. If we had no awareness of endings, we might keep postponing what’s important. People who’ve lost loved ones or had brushes with death themselves understand the preciousness of...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 28, 2019 | Self-Awareness
We all view the world from the limited confines of our personal, subjective perspective. We perceive and frame our own and others’ behavior through the lens of how it promotes our personal desires and well-being. A cosmic perspective recognizes that we inhabit...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 27, 2019 | Acceptance
Stress, worry and fear block our energy. They cause us to tighten our bodies, avoid healthy risk taking, act defensively and pull back. Excessive anxiety keeps us playing small for fear we’ll fail and look foolish or lose everything we value. The very act of...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 26, 2019 | Worry
Most of us worry a little. Some of us worry a lot. We fear that what we want won’t happen or that what we don’t want, will. But, with our limited information, it’s very hard to know what’s best for us. If we recall some of the things we...