by Merci Gracia | Jan 23, 2022 | Self-Awareness
We all hold unconscious beliefs that cause us to suffer. If we’re courageous enough to inquire within, we find our suffering can actually help wake us up to a higher level of self-understanding. The stronger our reaction to anything, the more likely it involves...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 22, 2022 | Self-Awareness
Expecting something in return for a ‘gift’, isn’t real giving, it’s trading. Even just wanting an ‘appropriate’ response of appreciation muddies the waters of the offering. Pretending to give when there are actually strings attached...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 21, 2022 | Self-Awareness
How we define ourselves affects every part of our lives. When we’re overly concerned with how others see us, peace and happiness will elude us. Self-criticism weighs us down and muffles our joy. Rooting out this negativity gives us an enormous life-enhancing...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 20, 2022 | Self-Awareness
Every judgment we have about others is one we actually have about ourselves. Either we behave that way and don’t realize it or we wouldn’t accept ourselves if we did. This subconscious projection onto others points to where we lack acceptance for...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 19, 2022 | Self-Awareness
Identifying as a victim never benefits us. While something bad may have happened, it’s only a part of the equation. Focusing on the unfortunate part and who’s to blame fuels the fire of discontent and keeps us stuck. The unwanted event happened once, but...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 18, 2022 | Self-Awareness
The definition of Magical thinking is attributing a causal or synchronistic relationship between events, which seemingly cannot be justified by reason and observation. It’s used pejoratively by those who consider themselves rational and scientific. Though new...