by Merci Gracia | Mar 6, 2012 | Awareness, Conscious, Forgiveness, Self-Awareness, Solutions
When you behave in ways you later regret, a sincere apology works wonders in making everyone feel better. Just letting them know you’re aware of the effect of your actions is often enough to bridge the gaps that have been created. Pretending it didn’t...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 2, 2012 | Acceptance, Appreciation, Joy, Self-Awareness
Everyone essentially wants the same thing in life: to feel good. While it might rankle some to suggest that they’re after something as ‘lightweight’ and self-interested as happiness, beneath even the most altruistic and noble sounding endeavor, you...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 29, 2012 | Acceptance, Anger, Awareness, Change, Conscious, Harmony, Perception, Problems, Self-Awareness, Understanding
Sometimes you can hear criticism and earnestly look for the truth in it. Other times, it raises the hair on the back of your neck and angers you. Listening allows you to grow and respond with grace while getting angry ensures a less intelligent response from your ego....
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...
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...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 8, 2012 | Acceptance, Awareness, Change, Choices, Perception, Problems, Self-Awareness, Understanding
If someone’s behavior is bugging you, remember that your reaction is based on the way you’re framing the situation. Others may see no problem. Whatever the ultimate truth, you’ve got several options: 1) ask them to change; 2) distance yourself; or 3)...