Lead by example. If you want to be respected, listened to, and treated well, then you must respect, listen to, and treat others well. If you can’t give it, don’t ask for it. When I was little my mother would constantly say, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” As a […]
BE RESPECTFUL AT ALL TIMES TO ALL PEOPLE (Cornerstone #3)
All individuals have the right to be treated respectfully at all times in all situations. Learn to live by this value, regardless of how other people are behaving. This cornerstone is often met with mixed reviews, with a number of people not agreeing with it at all. When I speak to couples about this, I […]
THE POWER OF WORDS (Cornerstone #2)
Cornerstone 2. Use your words to build others up, not tear them down. I believe that people underestimate the power of words everyday. Whether it is a kind word shared with love or mean words thrown in anger, words have impact. Kind words can soothe a person’s heart, raise a person’s spirit or bring a […]