“Grief is hard; There’s no way through it without the hard. Give yourself and others the gift of grace when grief is present.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth As I ponder the recent deaths in the lives of so many close to me, I’m struck by the painful losses, so many people experience every day: Men, women, and children losing […]
Stop Playing the Game of Pretend
“Ignoring the pink elephant in the living room does not make it go away.” ~LMB Pretending your spouse doesn’t have a drinking problem does not mean they don’t have a drinking problem. Looking away from your lover’s computer so you don’t see their secret chat room discussions doesn’t mean those chats aren’t happening. Walking away when your mother berates and […]
Pay Attention to How You Treat Those Closest to You
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou In a world where so many strive to be rich, powerful, or famous, grounding yourself in integrity, compassion, and grit can be quite the feat. Fame means nothing if people can’t stand […]
Dare to Walk Away When You’re Shown Serious Red Flags
“Ignoring red flags often results in serious long-term consequences. Heed the warnings, don’t run from them.” ~LMB I’m often amazed at the people men and women allow into their lives. There are often so many red flags regarding who people are that you would think more people would heed the warning signs. Instead, though, too […]
Great Relationships Have an Ease About Them
Great relationships have an ease about them; a steady dance of support, upset, repair, sprinkled with reciprocity, compassion, and accountability—Master the “ease.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Relationships do not have to be difficult, love doesn’t need to hurt, and marriage should not be a battlefield. However, countless songs will tell you differently, as will many people—including professionals. This […]
Taking in Critical Feedback—Without Defensiveness—Is a Superpower
“Taking in critical feedback—without defensiveness—is a superpower.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A fascinating thing about skillfully managing conflict is that it leaves both parties feeling more connected rather than less. Even when you feel hurt by someone, if they can acknowledge the hurt and be accountable for how their actions contributed to that hurt, you will feel […]
Be Vulnerable, Bravely Speak Your Truth and Set Necessary Limits
“Success in your home, job, or world requires the guts to take risks, the bravery to be uncomfortable, and the courage to be vulnerable.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Life is not easy. Success does not happen overnight, and great relationships don’t happen without taking consistent risks. Telling your partner, you’re unhappy is risky. Asking your lover if s/he still […]
Do Not Normalize, Rationalize, or Justify Aggression
“Unless you are at risk of physical harm, violence is not okay, acceptable, or justified.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Seldom is a violent act all about one thing, but rather a conglomeration of many: uncontrolled anger, impulsiveness, fear, trauma, righteousness, cultural teachings, upbringing, and more. Similarly, the response to violence can take on many forms: silence, fear, […]
You Do What You Do Because You Choose To; Choose Wisely
“You do what you do because you choose to; choose wisely.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you ever tell yourself that you do what you do because others make you? Perhaps you think you yell because your partner doesn’t listen, or you’re I because your partner gets angry, or you don’t tell others the truth because they can’t […]
Give the Gift of Grace to Everyone You Meet
“When you give others grace, you give yourself grace as well. Give the gift of grace to everyone you meet.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Being human means that you are riddled with imperfections—as is everyone around you. There is no way around being imperfect. From the: Thoughts you have, To the actions you take, To the […]
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