“Treat everyone as though they have the same value as you—no one more so, no one less so—because they do.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Talking about equality and acting out equality are two different things. Treating others as equal shows up in the minutia of your everyday interactions. Many people say they believe everyone is equal; however, […]
Never Compromise When It Comes to Emotional and Physical Safety
“Refuse to excuse rage, dismissiveness, shaming, emotional abuse, or poor treatment—by anyone—including yourself. Do no harm, allow no harm to be done.” What you turn a blind eye to grows. Too many people let far too many things go due to fear of conflict, not wanting to be “mean, or not wanting to rock the […]
Are You Aligning Your Actions with Your Words?
“Saying that others are equal means nothing if you don’t treat them as equal. Back your words up with actions every time.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Equality is a verb, and absolute equality is vital to healthy relationships. At its core, equality is about worth, and it plays out in how you speak to, treat, talk about, and […]