“Accountability is courageous; take the time to acknowledge it when it comes your way.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When someone in your life acknowledges their behaviors, admits their mistakes, and commits to changing their actions in the future, your job is to respond with appreciation, not more complaint. For example, let’s say your spouse responds to your […]
Give Yourself and Others the Gift of Grace When Grief Is Present
“Grief is hard; There’s no way through it without the hard. Give yourself and others the gift of grace when grief is present.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth As I ponder the recent deaths in the lives of so many close to me, I’m struck by the painful losses, so many people experience every day: Men, women, and children losing […]
Great Relationships Have an Ease About Them
Great relationships have an ease about them; a steady dance of support, upset, repair, sprinkled with reciprocity, compassion, and accountability—Master the “ease.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Relationships do not have to be difficult, love doesn’t need to hurt, and marriage should not be a battlefield. However, countless songs will tell you differently, as will many people—including professionals. This […]