“When you give others grace, you give yourself grace as well. Give the gift of grace to everyone you meet.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Being human means that you are riddled with imperfections—as is everyone around you. There is no way around being imperfect. From the: Thoughts you have, To the actions you take, To the […]
Find the Courage to Be Accountable
“Without a healthy dose of humility, accountability is near impossible; find the courage to be accountable.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth A damaging core component in relationships is a lack of accountability. Responding to the upset of others by dismissing, minimizing, defending, or blaming the person who is upset are all examples of a lack of accountability. If you […]
The Art of Good Listening: Humility Versus Defensiveness
Defensiveness can be the death of a relationship. There are few things more frustrating than having a partner who gets defensive the moment you dare to speak about anything that might be upsetting to you. Do you know what I’m talking about? It sounds something like this: Jody: Honey, can we talk about the other […]