Tiffs, Squabbles and Fights

by Merci Gracia | May 17, 2018 | Communicate lovingly, Relationship

Whether we’re having a minor tiff or doing full-on battle with someone, it’s important to remember that it always takes two to tango. There’s the initial incident, the other side’s interpretation and the baggage of the relationship involved....

How to Communicate Effectively

by Merci Gracia | Mar 26, 2018 | Communicate lovingly

The easiest way to develop good communication skills is to remember that we’re all unique variations of the same energetic force and we all want to be treated with love.  Forgetting this connection can cause us to blame, shame and guilt trip. Communicating with...

What You Don’t Know

by Merci Gracia | Oct 8, 2017 | Communicate lovingly

You can never really know why others act as they do. If you’d had the identical programming and experience, you’d behave exactly as they do. For instance, If someone’s driving seems erratic or dangerous, they could actually be reckless and...

Understanding Breeds Compassion

by Merci Gracia | Nov 30, 2016 | Communicate lovingly

Some see good where others see nothing but bad. Some feel hopelessness while others feel enthusiasm. We can even miss what’s directly in front of us if we don’t believe it’s possible or haven’t seen it before. Because of our (mostly...

Effective Communication

by Merci Gracia | Jun 5, 2016 | Communicate lovingly

Getting angry at someone because you don’t like their behavior lacks understanding. They aren’t here to satisfy your preferences, they’re here to live according to their own. Your anger is essentially a message saying “You shouldn’t act...

Enlightened Communication

by Merci Gracia | May 24, 2016 | Communicate lovingly

Developing good communication skills isn’t easy, but the payoff is worth it. You have to be willing to listen with an open heart without getting defensive. You also have to be courageous enough to speak your truth while remaining conscious enough to do it...