by Merci Gracia | Jul 15, 2013 | Authenticity, Ego, Judgments
Each person you know is a multidimensional being. But you only see your version of them, which is based on your belief system. How you view them is not about who they are, it’s about your projection. When someone consistently evokes your disdain, ask yourself...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 28, 2013 | Advice, Attention, Judgments
Friends sometimes need to process their feelings out loud. It may seem like they’re asking for your advice, but they really just want you to listen. When you can stay neutral and be present for their need be heard without having to express your (undoubtedly...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 15, 2013 | Appreciation, Judgments
When you get the feeling that someone doesn’t respect or value you, do you begin to create a narrative in your head detailing the ways in which they’re not competent, intelligent or worthy? This mostly unconscious practice is extremely detrimental because:...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 9, 2013 | Beliefs, Judgments, Perception
When what you’re experiencing is unappealing and you wish you were somewhere else, doing something else, try radical acceptance. No matter how useless, nonsensical, uncomfortable or annoying it is, view it as being necessary and therefore, okay. Square off to...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 6, 2013 | Judgments, Perception
It’s easy to be critical and think others aren’t doing it right. You may believe you could do a better job because you see what others don’t. However, you might not be seeing the constraints and limitations they’re dealing with. And you may...
by Merci Gracia | May 11, 2013 | Acceptance, Judgments, Love
Symptom Number 15 of Conscious Awakening: You Love and Accept Yourself. The dissatisfaction you feel about people and situations is actually your own lack of self-love being mirrored back to you. Since you can only love and accept others as much as you do yourself,...