by Merci Gracia | Oct 27, 2013 | Judgments
When you judge others, you can’t help but expect them to judge you. Your own subconscious mind will measure and dissect every aspect of your own existence in the same way you judge your fellow man. You may not even be aware of how harsh your self-critic is, but...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 2, 2013 | Judgments
When you spend time with friends who love and accept you, do you think you feel good because of them or because their behavior matches the way you feel about yourself? When you’re around someone who criticizes or judges you and it feels bad, do you blame them...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 11, 2013 | Judgments, Value
The idea that you could meaningfully compare the intrinsic worth of one person with that of another simply by considering a few factors, is preposterous. Even though some people may not ever achieve conventionally defined success, you can’t possibly know how...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 22, 2013 | Compassion, Judgments, Kindness, Understanding, Wisdom
Sometimes working with others is frustrating. But giving into irritation makes you feel bad and slows everyone down even more. In spite of appearances, your team members are doing the best they can under the circumstances. Even if you (think you) know someone is...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 18, 2013 | Change, Conscious, Judgments
You’re an ever-changing, evolving being. Your behavior is the direct result of your level of understanding gained from the sum total of your experiences. Knowing this helps you not confuse your decisions, abilities and actions with who you truly are. When you...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 1, 2013 | Acceptance, Judgments, Love, Self-Awareness
If you notice your attention frequently focused outward on the shortcomings of others, it’s a sign that you need to take a look within, at yourself. What you see as others’ faults actually gives you a clue about something way more important than...