by Merci Gracia | Jul 15, 2013 | Authenticity, Ego, Judgments
Each person you know is a multidimensional being. But you only see your version of them, which is based on your belief system. How you view them is not about who they are, it’s about your projection. When someone consistently evokes your disdain, ask yourself...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 13, 2013 | Authenticity, Compassion, Ego, Feelings
Your moment by moment response to life is what determines the way you experience it. Your feelings have far less to do with what’s actually happening around you than they do with the story you’re telling yourself about it. Everything that occurs in the...
by Merci Gracia | Jul 3, 2013 | Awareness, Love, Present moment
If you’re like most people, your ego runs your show. The way to tell if you’ve been hi-jacked by the rascal is to notice how you feel. In order to stay in charge, it finds ways to keep you dissatisfied, distrusting, and disturbed. It fabricates all kinds...
by Merci Gracia | Jan 29, 2013 | Love
Your personal identity can profoundly limit your experience of life. No concept of yourself encompasses the totality of who you truly are. When you’re attached to projecting a particular image, you’re likely to deny or repress those aspects of yourself that are...
by Merci Gracia | Oct 27, 2012 | Choices, Discernment, Freedom, Perception
Knowing how to listen to feedback or criticism from others without getting defensive is a powerful life skill. It enables you to avoid lots of squabbles and take in valuable information that could make you more effective. If this appeals to you, commit to ending your...