by Merci Gracia | Sep 10, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Boundaries, Evolution of Consciousness, Judgments, Natural, Perception, Present moment, Self-Awareness, Understanding
You are capable of far more than you realize. To experience the limitless person you are beneath your conditioning, try looking at everything without judgment. Stepping outside your subjective notion of right & wrong and good & bad opens up unforeseen creative...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 22, 2012 | Advice, Boundaries, Change, Compassion, Forgiveness
Most arguments are power struggles in which each person tries to control the other or prove that they’re right. Next time you’re in such a conflict, consider breaking out a super duper, extra special, tension-breaking peace weapon: the apology. When you...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 24, 2012 | Boundaries, Feelings, Relationship
When a friend or family member’s behavior feels consistently depleting to you, let them know how you feel, if you think they’re open to listening. If they can hear you and respond maturely, sweet. If not, be kind to yourself and set appropriate boundaries....
by Merci Gracia | Mar 20, 2012 | Appreciation, Boundaries, Empowering, Feelings, Success
Your friends can have a major impact on the quality of your life. You’re probably aware of the effect that their judgment can have on your motivation to try new things. Unless you’re supremely confident or extremely defiant, their skepticism can stop you...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 8, 2012 | Boundaries, Feelings, Intention
Sometimes it’s necessary to set boundaries with people whose behavior doesn’t feel appropriate or fair. While they are entitled to act any way they want, you get to choose whether or not to play with them. Treat everyone with love… And pick your...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 5, 2012 | Boundaries, interpretation, Victim Thinking
Next time you’re angry at someone, ask yourself if you’re really just upset at how you reacted to the situation. It’s often the way you handle circumstances that causes problems for you, not how others behave. Looking at life this way helps you see...