The Wisdom of Uncertainty

by Merci Gracia | Mar 16, 2012 | Acceptance, Balance, Beliefs, Fear, Generous, Honesty, Judgments

Next time you’re arguing with someone and you start to feel indignant because science and popular opinion are on your side, remember even the experts don’t always agree with one another. In the words of Voltaire, “Doubt is not a pleasant...

Turn It Around

by Merci Gracia | Feb 27, 2012 | Forgiveness, Honesty, Judgments, Self-Awareness

People usually judge the very characteristics in others that they exhibit themselves in some way. Next time you find yourself mentally criticizing someone, recognize them as a mirror and silently thank them for bringing you greater self-awareness. Look for your own...

When You Blame, You Lose

by Merci Gracia | Feb 26, 2012 | Attention, Awareness, Discernment, Forgiveness, interpretation, Judgments, Kindness, Understanding

When you blame others, you do yourself a great disservice. While you may feel that you’re placing responsibility where it deserves to be, you may also be missing the lessons. You need not like their behavior, but if you open up to truth, you can see how...

Your Feelings Matter

by Merci Gracia | Feb 15, 2012 | Feelings, Health, interpretation, Judgments, Perception, Problems, Victim Thinking

The vibration you radiate to the world is determined by your psychological and emotional state of mind. When you harbor anger, resentment or judgment, it’s not only detrimental to you, others feel it too. Take the time to deal with your feelings and acknowledge...

The Truth About Judgments

by Merci Gracia | Feb 11, 2012 | Forgiveness, Judgments, Self-Awareness, Understanding

The intensity of the judgments you have about others reveals how strongly you judge yourself for the same offenses. To demonstrate, next time one pops up, insert your own name in place of theirs (‘Joe is mean’ turns in to ‘I am mean’) Can you...

Self-Esteem Cataracts

by Merci Gracia | Dec 21, 2011 | Feelings, Judgments, Love, Self-Awareness

When you’re self-accepting, you see the world through loving eyes. When you’re judgmental, your vision is clouded by low self-esteem. Next time you find yourself criticizing others, realize that you’re not feeling so good. About yourself. Merci...