by Merci Gracia | Dec 19, 2017 | Acceptance, Judgments
Small objections to everyday events can take their toll and begin to weigh heavily upon us. Critiquing others’ driving styles, speech patterns or physical habits negatively impacts our bodies and deteriorates our experience. Our critical narratives affect us...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 16, 2017 | Acceptance
Feeling embarrassed about any part of our body or physical appearance harms our self-esteem and causes suffering. The harder we try to change, rearrange, reduce or enhance some part of ourselves, the less likely we are to find relief. Relief from nagging self-judgment...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 9, 2017 | Acceptance
People act from one of two emotions: fear or love. Remembering this can help us soften our stance when we’re tempted to judge. Ironically, accepting others as they are is far more likely to have positive results than critical judgments. The most effective...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 28, 2017 | Acceptance
Tool #9 Embracing Reality Acceptance allows us to be fully present in this moment. Instead of expending valuable energy resisting what is, that same energy can be used to effect the changes we want to see. We can acknowledge what doesn’t feel right without...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 4, 2017 | Acceptance, Humility
The only way to ensure a happier future is to grow your own self-awareness. You can get into shape, make millions, travel the world or manifest any material condition you can think of, but it won’t matter if your consciousness is clogged with resentment, anger,...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 2, 2017 | Acceptance, Judgments
If you build your self-esteem by judging and comparing yourself with others, you will naturally expect them to judge you, too. Even if they don’t, your fear of being condemned will make you self-conscious and interfere with your authenticity. When you respect...