by Merci Gracia | Oct 12, 2012 | Forgiveness, Intention, Judgments, Perception, Suffering, Victim Thinking
Are you having trouble forgiving someone? No matter how offensive their behavior, remember your judgment is felt by you first. Since your subconscious mind makes no distinction between you and others, it assumes all criticism is about you. This plays havoc with your...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 10, 2012 | Anger, Forgiveness, Generous, Judgments
In the future, when someone makes an irritating error while driving, assume a generous attitude toward them. Since you can’t really know what’s going on for them, shrug it off while remembering that no one is perfect. This will feel a whole lot better to...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 4, 2012 | Anger, Forgiveness, Relaxed
Identifying yourself as an activist who protects the less fortunate can make you feel noble and maybe even righteous. But take a moment to reflect to make sure you’re not using these unfortunate circumstances to strengthen your own ego. Are you actually doing...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 6, 2012 | Anger, Compassion, Forgiveness, Generous
Every time you harbor unresolved feelings about any person, place or thing, it’s like packing a little extra weight on your shoulders. Carrying a heavier psychological load, is not only fatiguing, it’s unhealthy. Judgments are warehoused in your body and...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 30, 2012 | Acceptance, Forgiveness, Love
When you truly forgive yourself and others, stress melts and life begins to flow. Do it by letting go of anger, resentment, blame, judgment, shame, guilt and unworthiness. It doesn’t actually matter whether you can think of the specific things you need to...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 26, 2012 | Forgiveness, Freedom, Self-Awareness
When you experience a lingering physical pain, ask yourself who you need to forgive. Every little bit of resentment is carried in your body. Chronically holding on to your grievances leads to chronic pain. It’s equally destructive whether you’re angry at...