“Your decision to silence, bully, appease, or rage, etc., may be “effective” at the moment, but, in the long run, it is like acid eating away at the very core of your relationships and our culture.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth Everyone has their “edge”—that knee-jerk move they do when they are at their worst; it is the […]
Do No Harm and Allow No Harm to Be Done
“Do no harm and allow no harm to be done.” ~Lisa Merlo-Booth There is an underlying belief in many people that aggression, bullying, shaming, yelling, or intimidating is okay if you don’t like someone’s behavior. You may think that it’s okay to snap at your partner for forgetting the milk. Perhaps you believe that if […]
The 5 Most Common Edges and What to Do About Them (Part I)
Our “edge” is that relationally-dysfunctional move we do in times of stress or conflict. It’s the move we do when we’re reactive, rather than mindful. ALL human beings have edges. And most of us have two or three edges that show up time and time again with anyone and everyone. You see, the thing about […]