At a time when lies, half-truths and finger pointing are rampant, it’s more important than ever to have a clear head. Our world today seems to be struggling with a crisis of honesty and integrity—starting at the top and trickling down to all levels of humanity. From political leaders to your next-door neighbor, lying seems […]
10 Behaviors that Destroy Healthy Relationships
Creating healthy relationships requires mindfulness, not a PhD. A past mentor of mine use to say to the couples he was working with, “If you go out in the rain without an umbrella, you’re going to get wet. Don’t blame me for getting wet.” Relationships are the same thing—if you treat those around you poorly, […]
Lying Harms Lives and Relationships: Be Impeccable with Your Word
Don Miguel Ruiz, author of “The Four Agreements,” has, as one of his agreements, “Be impeccable with your word.” In a world where white lies and tricky truths run wild, this agreement can be far more difficult to adhere to than one might think. The ease with which many of us speak from a dishonest […]