“Unless you are at risk of physical harm, violence is not okay, acceptable, or justified.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Seldom is a violent act all about one thing, but rather a conglomeration of many: uncontrolled anger, impulsiveness, fear, trauma, righteousness, cultural teachings, upbringing, and more. Similarly, the response to violence can take on many forms: silence, fear, […]
You Do What You Do Because You Choose To; Choose Wisely
“You do what you do because you choose to; choose wisely.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you ever tell yourself that you do what you do because others make you? Perhaps you think you yell because your partner doesn’t listen, or you’re I because your partner gets angry, or you don’t tell others the truth because they can’t […]
Make This Year the Year of Honoring You
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language, and next year’s words await another voice.” ~T.S. Eliot Every new year brings with it another opportunity to start anew: An invitation to cultivate a new voice A chance at a new beginning An opening to think differently A clean slate should you find the courage […]