Aug 18, 2025
“Giving your spouse an “allowance” sets up a parent-child dynamic every time. Financially partner, don’t control.” ~LMB Managing money responsibly is not for the faint of heart. Balancing saving with spending on your own is hard enough; throw another...
Mar 31, 2025
“Managing others’ emotions robs them and harms you.” ~LMB Every time you silence yourself to avoid your partner’s blow-up, lie to keep others from feeling sad, tiptoe around someone’s rage, or brush off a hurt to avoid a loved one’s defensiveness, you are...
Feb 24, 2025
“Compassion fosters relationships and caring nations. Extend it beyond your circle.” ~LMB The greatest need for human beings is the need for love and belonging. Compassion is vital to getting these needs met. Compassion allows you to connect with the experiences of...
Feb 17, 2025
“When everything around you feels amiss, focus on getting grounded.” ~LMB Life is a roller coaster of ups and downs, filled with ecstatic joys and tremendous hardships. These fluctuations can occur in relationships, careers, or the broader political and emotional...
Jun 24, 2024
“The most potent weapon in the hands of the oppressor is the mind of the oppressed.” ~Steve Biko Too often, those treated poorly by others blame themselves for the poor treatment. They blame themselves when their boss rages, their spouse has an affair, their...
May 6, 2024
“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....
