“Policing what feelings and experiences are legitimate for others to have is crossing a line. Manage your feelings and let others manage theirs: Don’t be the ‘legitimacy’ police.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Seldom are two different people impacted by the same thing in the same way. What one person may be offended by another person may laugh off, […]
Stop Playing the Misplaced Blame Game
“You are responsible for working your side in any interaction; you are not responsible for whether or not others work theirs.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Working your side of the equation in relationships is hard enough; you are not responsible for the other person working theirs. You are responsible for the words you speak and how you […]
Do the Right Thing, Even When Others Aren’t
“Integrity is an inside job that has nothing to do with the actions or thoughts of others. Do the right thing, even when others aren’t.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Choosing a life of integrity is not an easy path. You may get lied to, cheated on, stolen from, or hurt in countless ways by many people—even by those […]