by Merci Gracia | May 23, 2014 | Compassion
Your reactions to your partner’s behavior can teach you a lot about yourself. Every thing you experience ‘out there’ is a mirror, reflecting where you’re stuck or lacking self-love. Relationship issues are gifts for everyone involved. It...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 13, 2014 | Compassion, Love, Transformation
Even when someone’s behavior feels harmful to you, it’s rarely ever personal. What drives their actions is usually their own desire to feel good or at least better than they do. Sometimes this results in unconscious and clumsy behavior that makes others...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 3, 2014 | Compassion
The saying, ‘Misery loves company’ suggests that people relish companionship as they go through hardship. Only those who believe that favorably comparing themselves with others actually bears upon their worthiness hold this sentiment. But no one can know...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 31, 2013 | Compassion
If you’re displeased with something, it’s much more effective to be compassionate rather than critical. Though it’s tempting to gaze upon a situation and list all that’s wrong with it, everyone is happier and more cooperative when you make a...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 23, 2013 | Awareness, Compassion, Habits, Kindness
You may believe that saintly behavior is necessitates having great compassion for others. While that’s true, it does equally benefit both offeror and recipient. Since your subconscious mind makes no distinction between you and anyone else, when you treat others...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 22, 2013 | Compassion, Judgments, Kindness, Understanding, Wisdom
Sometimes working with others is frustrating. But giving into irritation makes you feel bad and slows everyone down even more. In spite of appearances, your team members are doing the best they can under the circumstances. Even if you (think you) know someone is...