“True strength and connection lie in building compassion—not in shutting it down. Always build.” ~LMB Every day, I hear men express how they struggle with talking about their feelings while the women in their lives share a profound sense of loneliness. According to the women, the men not only hold back their emotions but also lack compassion […]
The Harm of Dismissiveness: How to Strengthen Your Relationships Through Listening
“Dismissing or minimizing someone’s feelings, ideas, or experiences, because you don’t feel the same, is arrogant and harmful to relationships. Acknowledge and support; don’t dismiss.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth When it comes to relationships, the litmus test regarding what is essential or relevant to listen to is humanity, not agreement. Too many people run the thoughts and […]
Honor the Equality of All People
“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, […]