by Merci Gracia | Feb 27, 2012 | Forgiveness, Honesty, Judgments, Self-Awareness
People usually judge the very characteristics in others that they exhibit themselves in some way. Next time you find yourself mentally criticizing someone, recognize them as a mirror and silently thank them for bringing you greater self-awareness. Look for your own...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 26, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Discernment, Forgiveness, interpretation, Judgments, Kindness, Understanding
When you blame others, you do yourself a great disservice. While you may feel that you’re placing responsibility where it deserves to be, you may also be missing the lessons. You need not like their behavior, but if you open up to truth, you can see how...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 17, 2012 | Acceptance, Conditioning, Forgiveness, Perception
Forgiveness is necessary until you understand that nothing could have happened other than it did. Peace results from letting go of the thought that someone could have wronged you. When you drop that baggage, there’s nothing to forgive. Goodbye victimhood. Hello...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 11, 2012 | Forgiveness, Judgments, Self-Awareness, Understanding
The intensity of the judgments you have about others reveals how strongly you judge yourself for the same offenses. To demonstrate, next time one pops up, insert your own name in place of theirs (‘Joe is mean’ turns in to ‘I am mean’) Can you...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 18, 2012 | Appreciation, Conditioning, Forgiveness, Habits, Perception, Self-Awareness, Understanding, Wisdom
What others think of you is beyond your control. Their opinion is based on their conditioning and personal complexes. If they have the habit of finding fault in others, it’s just a matter of time before they’ll see faults in you. If they’re loving...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 27, 2011 | Forgiveness, Giving
Every experience is for you. Even ones that don’t feel good are showing you something useful. When you look for how they all serve you, you get the most out of life. Find the gift. Merci