“If you can’t recognize meanness, your bar for kindness will be far too low.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth If someone buys you flowers on Friday, calls you stupid on Monday, and barely speaks to you when you’re down on Thursday—shred the flowers. Kindness is a way of being, not an occasional act. Far too many people receive […]
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 […]
Don’t Confuse Mistakes With Character or Intent
“People make mistakes, forget, and cause hurt—even with the best intentions. Don’t confuse mistakes with character or intent.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Danny comes home from work excited to surprise his wife with take-out from their favorite restaurant. However, instead of greeting Danny with a hug and a thank you, Danny’s wife, Paige, angrily states, “You never […]
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