by Merci Gracia | Aug 5, 2021 | Harmony
The world is rich with amazing diversity. These differences can sometimes lead to misunderstandings. One person may think one thing while the other thinks the opposite. It’s hard to reconcile a difference of opinion between parties on opposing sides of a...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 4, 2020 | Harmony
Tai Chi Chuan is a martial art in which power is found in yielding. When being pushed, a simple turn of the waist can topple the opponent. The same principle holds true for stubborn minds pushing against one another. The moment we relax our position or need for...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 21, 2020 | Harmony
When we arrive at a conclusion, whether by extensive research or by absorption of popular opinion, it often feels like we’ve done what’s necessary to rule out other points of view. But, there will always be divergent viewpoint. Those alternate perspectives...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 10, 2020 | Harmony
Pushing for our preferences is fairly normal, even when they’re at odds with what others want. But this doesn’t promote understanding. What does promote it is genuinely listening to others and considering their desires to be equal to our own, even when...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 9, 2020 | Detachment, Harmony, Humility
Seeing the world through our highly subjective, personal lens is unavoidable. But, we can temper our bias by remembering that our perception of reality is limited. We can’t see the big picture from our point of view and often won’t be able to clearly...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 28, 2020 | Harmony, Healing
Filters help us eliminate pollution in the air and water. Mental filters are equally important in providing relief from divisive ideas and those who spread them. Because there’s so much negative noise from the news, social media and the internet, it’s more...