by Merci Gracia | Sep 29, 2013 | Discernment, Focus, interpretation, Perception
You’ve been honing your personal point of view since you were little and may have forgotten just how limited it actually is. It’s good to remember how narrow a slice of reality you actually see, so you don’t get too hung up on your ideas of right...
by Merci Gracia | Sep 13, 2013 | Acceptance, Choices, Perception
When you acknowledge that your personal belief system determines not only your preferences but the way you see life, you have the capacity to accept the reality that your notion of right and wrong & good and bad are subjective. Once you cross the bridge departing...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 29, 2013 | Acceptance, Grateful, Perception, Wisdom, Yin/Yang
One day a farmer’s horse ran away. Upon hearing the news, the townspeople lamented, “Such bad luck.” The farmer replied, “Maybe!” Two days later, the horse returned bringing three wild horses, “What great fortune!” the...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 15, 2013 | Attention, interpretation, Perception
When a particular trend gains so much traction that it suddenly becomes widespread, it’s said to have reached the tipping point. This is a useful concept when trying to understand a variety of social and psychological phenomena. The ago-old expression...
by Merci Gracia | Aug 13, 2013 | Awareness, Balance, Focus, Perception
If you’re withdrawn and unconcerned about what happens in life, you could be mistaken for an uncaring, unloving zombie. If you care too much about the countless and (mostly) insignificant details in your life, you could slide into a habit of obsessive...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 20, 2013 | Feelings, Perception
Everyone has triggers that cause fear, frustration, anger or even joy. Most of the time, these are automatic responses from your programming, but it is possible to consciously choose your feelings. For instance, if you’re stuck in traffic, focus on your breath...