by Merci Gracia | Aug 16, 2014 | Ego, True Self
Do you have imaginary conversations, in which you try to convince others of the error of their ways and the wisdom of yours? While it’s completely normal, it’s not good for you or your imaginary audience. It’s the activity of an insecure ego that not...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 21, 2014 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Attitude, Ego, Love
Since everyone has a unique way of seeing things, the chances that you’ll occasionally experience disharmony in your relationships are high. But, when you come to the realization that who you really are has very little to do with your fabricated stories, the...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 17, 2014 | Ego, Truth
In a world where everyone is identified with their beliefs, it’s normal to find yourself irritated, angry or frustrated over other people’s behavior. While you’re experiencing your judgments, don’t fool yourself into thinking that the way you...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 9, 2014 | Ego
Even though you’ve been taught that critical judgment is important and a sign of intelligence, overuse of this faculty can have some extremely deleterious side affects. Except for when your safety is at risk, every single time you condemn or scoff at others, you...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 28, 2013 | Ego, Love
Love and attachment can feel like the same thing, but they’re actually opposites. Attachment creates fear of loss, which then results in a host of feelings and behaviors that are contrary to love, such as control, jealousy, possessiveness and fear of...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 15, 2013 | Conditioning, Control, Ego, Fear, Love
Fearful stories are made-up scenarios created by your conditioned-self. They’re mostly just internalized voices of authority figures from your past. Though their original purpose was to protect you from perceived harm, they often resulted in instilling you with...