by Merci Gracia | Aug 29, 2021 | Balance, Beliefs
No matter what side of an issue we’re on, neither side is completely right. We can’t totally understand anything without exploring its opposite. When we catch ourselves automatically agreeing with ‘our side,’ it’s time to seek more...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 16, 2021 | Beliefs
No matter what side of an issue we’re on, neither side is completely right. We can’t totally understanding anything without exploring its opposite. When we catch ourselves automatically agreeing with ‘our side,’ it’s time to seek more...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 28, 2020 | Beliefs
While none of our beliefs are ultimately true, some serve us and some don’t. We may think we need to live according to others’ standards, even when it doesn’t fit our character, talents or desires. But this is a trap. When we fail to question the...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 28, 2020 | Beliefs
We all unconsciously look for and find information that validates our beliefs. Some of us even go to great lengths trying to confirm our assumptions, opinions and conclusions. Our egos have difficulty tolerating being wrong. We hang on to our opinions as if our...
by Merci Gracia | May 14, 2020 | Beliefs
Whether we’re conservative, liberal, conventional or alternative, the information we rely on is mostly story. Stories don’t tell the entire truth, they just represent a perspective. Buying into any of these stories, not only steers us farther away from...
by Merci Gracia | May 5, 2020 | Beliefs
No religion, philosophy or collection of beliefs is inherently better than any other. Each person’s experience within any system will be different. Until we’re conscious, our chemistry, psychology, upbringing and temperament will drive our preferences and...