by Merci Gracia | Jun 14, 2013 | Anger, Forgiveness
Have you ever experienced one of those moments when someone says or does something that propels you into a maelstrom of uncontrolled anger, in which you can’t think straight and your voice shakes? Even though the target seems external, it’s really...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 10, 2013 | Anger, Feelings, Gratitude, Happiness, Health, Love, Peace, Thoughts, Worry
Your body registers every word you utter. It’s negatively affected by every angry, stressful or unhappy thought you have. Whether you declare it out loud or just think it, your subconscious mind works to make it true. Test this the next time you have your blood...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 10, 2012 | Anger, Forgiveness, Generous, Judgments
In the future, when someone makes an irritating error while driving, assume a generous attitude toward them. Since you can’t really know what’s going on for them, shrug it off while remembering that no one is perfect. This will feel a whole lot better to...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 4, 2012 | Anger, Forgiveness, Relaxed
Identifying yourself as an activist who protects the less fortunate can make you feel noble and maybe even righteous. But take a moment to reflect to make sure you’re not using these unfortunate circumstances to strengthen your own ego. Are you actually doing...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 1, 2012 | Anger, Conscious, Relax
The saying ‘It takes two to tango’ is true in so many more ways than just dancing. If you’re embroiled in an emotional tug of war, is it possible that just one of you is the cause of all the difficulty? Generally not. It’s no coincidence that...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 6, 2012 | Anger, Compassion, Forgiveness, Generous
Every time you harbor unresolved feelings about any person, place or thing, it’s like packing a little extra weight on your shoulders. Carrying a heavier psychological load, is not only fatiguing, it’s unhealthy. Judgments are warehoused in your body and...