“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” ~Martin Luther King Sadly, Martin Luther King personally knew of the pains caused by the millions of people judging others […]
Healthy Connection Requires Uncompromised Safety
“Healthy connection can’t happen without emotional and physical safety.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth There is a dangerous notion that harshness, reactivity, intense anger, intimidation, and even rage, are okay responses to upsets and conflict. These responses are not okay—in your home, on the job, or in the world. Verbal or physical attacks are harmful, abusive, and damaging—in […]
Make This Year the Year of Honoring You
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, and next year’s words await another voice.” ~T.S. Eliot Every new year brings with it another opportunity to start anew: An invitation to cultivate a new voice A chance at a new beginning An opening to think differently A clean slate should you find the courage […]
This New Year, Commit to Making Actual Change
“New beginnings start with a commitment for change and steady forward movement—sometimes just an inch at a time.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Creating change in your relationship takes humility, courage, and consistency. Even when change seems to happen “overnight,” it is not sustained without consistent action taken over time. The little steps, consistently taken, often create the […]
Give the Gift of Love and Grace This Holiday Season
“Often, the best gifts don’t cost a cent. Give the gift of love and grace this holiday season.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth The holiday season is a mixed blessing for so many. Whether you celebrate Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, (fill-in-the-blank), or nothing at all, this season can be a source of celebration and joy or a difficult reminder […]
If You’re Unhappy, Change Your Moves
“Doing the same thing expecting different results will leave you disappointed every time. If you’re unhappy, change your moves.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A great definition of insanity is “Doing the same behaviors over and over again, expecting different results.” People do the same things in relationships all the time—even when that behavior harms them. In affairs, […]
Bring Humane Kindness Into Your Life
“Humane kindness is constantly humming in the background of the best of relationships; Find a way to make it hum in yours.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Radically New Relationships™ have humane kindness constantly running in the background. In romantic relationships, humane kindness turns into cherishing that continually shows up in the minutia in the following ways: A […]
Dare to Have the Conversation
Note from Lisa: Here is one of my earliest tips for you to enjoy! “Avoiding issues will not make them go away. Instead, it provides the fertilizer that enables issues to grow. Don’t avoid” ~LMB Males and females alike seem to fall into the trap of wanting to avoid issues. The more difficult the issue, the more […]
Gratitude Helps Make the Hard Times Easier
“Even in the toughest of times, take a moment to be grateful for small gifts. Gratitude helps make the hard times easier.” ~LMB Thanksgiving in the United States is a time when people create their menus, take time off, and plan to enjoy a delicious meal with those closest to them. The core mission for this […]
Find the Courage to Be Accountable
“Without a healthy dose of humility, accountability is near impossible; find the courage to be accountable.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A damaging core component in relationships is a lack of accountability. Responding to the upset of others by dismissing, minimizing, defending, or blaming the person who is upset are all examples of a lack of accountability. If you […]
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