“People want to spend time with those who feel good to be around. Be a bright light, not a black cloud.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When clients were making bad choices in their lives and experiencing negative consequences, my mentor would often say, “If you go out in the rain without an umbrella, you’re going to get […]
If You Can’t Recognize Meanness, Your Bar for Kindness Will Be Far Too Low
“If you can’t recognize meanness, your bar for kindness will be far too low.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth If someone buys you flowers on Friday, calls you stupid on Monday, and barely speaks to you when you’re down on Thursday—shred the flowers. Kindness is a way of being, not an occasional act. Far too many people receive […]
Don’t Settle For Less Than You Deserve
“Great relationships feel good to come home to and leave you feeling good about yourself. Don’t settle.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Healthy relationships feel great to come home to and leave you feeling great in them. When life gets hard, great relationships feel like a salve to your wounds. During these times, you want to rest your head […]