by Merci Gracia | Sep 10, 2021 | Tolerance
What if that person who cut you off in traffic was desperately rushing to visit their dying parent? Would you feel differently about their behavior? The truth is, we hardly ever really know the reasons for others’ actions. If we did, with some rare exceptions,...
by Merci Gracia | Mar 12, 2021 | Tolerance
What if that person driving recklessly was rushing to visit their dying parent? What if that person who behaved rudely was thinking about a sick child or mate. We rarely know the reasons behind others’ actions. If we did, we’d likely be more tolerant and...
by Merci Gracia | Feb 3, 2021 | Tolerance
When spending time with friends, family and colleagues, it’s best to focus on what we like about them. Although it may be tempting to focus on something they do that annoys us, it’s a self-defeating habit. Those small annoyances are valuable opportunities...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 31, 2021 | Acceptance, Compassion, Tolerance
What if that person driving recklessly was rushing to visit their dying parent? What if that person who behaved rudely was thinking about a sick child or mate. We rarely know the reasons behind others’ actions. If we did, we’d likely be more tolerant and...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 16, 2021 | Tolerance
What if that person who cut you off in traffic was desperately rushing to visit their dying parent? Would you feel differently about their behavior? The truth is, we never really know the reasons for others’ actions. If we did, with some rare exceptions,...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 7, 2020 | Perception, Tolerance
Right and wrong are never absolute. Our perception of wrong is often just our judgment of someone else navigating life to the best of their ability. If we had their background – disadvantages and privileges – we might contemplate our actions in a different...