by Merci Gracia | Jan 28, 2021 | Communicate lovingly, Self-Awareness
With all the misinformation and diverse opinions on so many subjects flying around the internet, it’s more important than ever to be mindful of how we communicate. It’s time for a new shift in communication. The world is ready to drop the old paradigm of...
by Merci Gracia | Dec 29, 2020 | Communicate lovingly, Handling Emotions
Recurring issues in our relationships are almost always the result of dovetailing wounds from childhood. We mistakenly think others are the cause of our feelings, when in fact, they’re just activating old pain. For example, as children, Jane felt unheard and...
by Merci Gracia | Nov 25, 2020 | Communicate lovingly
Life is precious and sometimes too short. We never know when our time is up. That’s why it’s essential to make the most of it. It’s not the fancy trips, luxuries or anything else money can buy that makes our lives rich. It’s the people we love....
by Merci Gracia | May 1, 2020 | Communicate lovingly
We all have the right to make the choices that feel best to us – as long as they don’t hurt others. Honoring our own truth is an essential ingredient in cultivating our own well-being. If we think a particular choice that feels right to us might offend or...
by Merci Gracia | Apr 25, 2020 | Communicate lovingly, Self-Awareness
Clear communication enhances relationships, while careless expression can cause misunderstandings. It’s important with verbal communication and even more so with shorthand communication such as text and email. When we’re overly terse or vague, others read...
by Merci Gracia | Jun 18, 2019 | Communicate lovingly
The fact that we don’t like something doesn’t necessarily mean it’s wrong. Realizing this helps us temper our reactions to unwanted events. When we respond to situations or others’ behavior without blaming, shaming or disdaining, we not only...