by Merci Gracia | Jan 24, 2018 | Judgments
Positive thinking is often condemned as naïve or even dangerous. It’s judged as a voluntary obliviousness designed to avoid pain and suffering. However, believing that only realists see the world as it actually is, fails to recognize that we only see a tiny...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 19, 2017 | Acceptance, Judgments
Small objections to everyday events can take their toll and begin to weigh heavily upon us. Critiquing others’ driving styles, speech patterns or physical habits negatively impacts our bodies and deteriorates our experience. Our critical narratives affect us...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 24, 2017 | Judgments, Self-Awareness
Tool #5 The Work The world we experience is a reflection of our own minds. That’s why “The Work” of Byron Katie is so powerful. It not only in helps us to better know and accept ourselves, it relieves our suffering. “The Work is a simple yet...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 15, 2017 | Judgments
Our judgments of others say more about us than they do about the people we judge. Strong negative reactions often stem from disowned feelings that we’re reluctant to face. When we project our feelings outward and see others as inferior, it’s a big signal...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 2, 2017 | Acceptance, Judgments
If you build your self-esteem by judging and comparing yourself with others, you will naturally expect them to judge you, too. Even if they don’t, your fear of being condemned will make you self-conscious and interfere with your authenticity. When you respect...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 14, 2017 | Judgments
What we think of other people tells us more about ourselves than it does about them. Most of our intense judgments come from disowned feelings about ourselves. The stronger our reaction to something, the more likely it is that we’re projecting. When we’re...