“People want to spend time with those who feel good to be around. Be a bright light, not a black cloud.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When clients were making bad choices in their lives and experiencing negative consequences, my mentor would often say, “If you go out in the rain without an umbrella, you’re going to get […]
The Work in Healthy Relationships Is Allowing Others to Be Themselves
“The work in healthy relationships is pushing yourself to appreciate, learn from, and embrace differences, not erase them.” ~LMB Recognizing and embracing people for who they are is a powerful act of humanity, love, and acceptance. However, allowing others to be themselves, especially when that is very different than you, is also very difficult. This […]
When You Truly Listen, Others Feel Genuinely Heard
“When you truly listen, others feel genuinely heard; there are few things more connecting than genuine respect for a person’s experience, thoughts, and opinions.” ~ LMB Have you ever had someone repeat the exact words you spoke to them and, yet, seem not to have taken in a word you said? How many times have […]
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