“Explaining why you did what you did is a defensive response that creates distance, not repair.” ~ Lisa Merlo-Booth Do you ever find yourself responding to someone’s upset about something you did by explaining why you did what you did? Explanations can sound like this: I said that because I knew you wouldn’t listen to […]
Stop Playing the Game of Pretend
“Ignoring the pink elephant in the living room does not make it go away.” ~LMB Pretending your spouse doesn’t have a drinking problem does not mean they don’t have a drinking problem. Looking away from your lover’s computer so you don’t see their secret chat room discussions doesn’t mean those chats aren’t happening. Walking away when your mother berates and […]
Pay Attention to How You Treat Those Closest to You
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou In a world where so many strive to be rich, powerful, or famous, grounding yourself in integrity, compassion, and grit can be quite the feat. Fame means nothing if people can’t stand […]
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