“Habitual aggressive reactivity is deceptive; it works in the short term yet will destroy everything you love in the long term.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Staying grounded in the most challenging times is a skill few people have mastered. Throughout the world, we see political leaders losing their cool, coaches blowing their tops, parents shaming their […]
Dare to See the Pink Elephant in Your Living Room and in Our World
“Not talking about the pink elephant in the living room doesn’t mean it’s not there and doesn’t stop it from doing horrendous damage.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, another angry young male carried out yet another mass shooting. This young male shooter entered Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, barricaded himself inside a […]
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, […]
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