Perfect Reflection

by Merci Gracia | May 14, 2015 | Self-Awareness

Try looking at every relationship, both loving and difficult, as an offering that can help you expand your level of self-awareness. The way you feel about others shows you how you feel about yourself. You can recognize what you judge in yourself by the intensity of...

Self-absorption Is Boring

by Merci Gracia | Dec 16, 2014 | Attitude

Have you ever met someone who talks incessantly about themselves? When you try to join in they get bored and redirect the conversation back to themselves. They so desperately need attention that they’re loathe to lose it for even a moment. It’s ironic that...

The Truth About Lying

by Merci Gracia | Nov 11, 2014 | Communicate lovingly

When someone lies to you, remember that it has little to do with you. They’re primarily concerned with how you perceive them. Denying the truth or trying to impress you reflects their level of self-love and acceptance. Realize that what they really need is your...

Communicate Lovingly

by Merci Gracia | Nov 7, 2014 | Communicate lovingly

When you know how, you can communicate almost anything without creating disharmony. It necessitates being totally clear and honest with yourself about your intentions. If there’s the slightest desire to stick it to ’em, they’ll feel it. If...

Be Nice

by Merci Gracia | Oct 7, 2014 | Self-Awareness, Self-esteem, shame

No matter who you’re talking to, the way you talk has the biggest impact on you. Your subconscious mind doesn’t differentiate between you and others, so when you speak disrespectfully, angrily or in a shaming manner, you’re actually doing it to...