by Merci Gracia | Oct 27, 2012 | Choices, Discernment, Freedom, Perception
Knowing how to listen to feedback or criticism from others without getting defensive is a powerful life skill. It enables you to avoid lots of squabbles and take in valuable information that could make you more effective. If this appeals to you, commit to ending your...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 25, 2012 | Beliefs, Change, Conscious, Freedom
To determine whether or not you’re unreasonably attached to your position, consider this: If you could see into the future and know for sure that the political candidate you are NOT voting for, would truly bring about the greatest good, would you change your...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 22, 2012 | Freedom, Loose, Relaxed
There are a lot of things that are better off dead. Like the tendency to take offense when somebody is giving you feedback. Like feeling superior to others because you do something (anything) better. Or, like being defensive, holding a grudge, feeding your anger or...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 14, 2012 | Acceptance, Conditioning, Freedom
When you accept the fact that you won’t be liked by everyone, you enjoy the freedom of just being you! No matter how hard you try to alter your personality to fit the preferences of others, you’ll inevitably come up lacking in some peoples’...
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...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 20, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Control, Ease, Freedom, Giving, Harmony, Love, Relationship
Assuming ownership of your mate or children, decreases the likelihood of having healthy and satisfying relationships with them. It also sets you up for problems in the future. When you think of them as extensions of yourself, you box them in with expectations that...