by Lesli | Nov 15, 2024 | Relationships
“Acknowledgment of torture is not accountability for it.” Yousef Munayyer Last week a reader responded to my article that they, “had tried compassion but it made things worse.” No details were provided but it made me realize that I needed to do a...
by Lesli | Nov 8, 2024 | Relationships, Uncategorized
” Don’t be mean. There’s no need to be mean.” Buckaroo Bonzai When I was in high school, the boy’s vice principal wanted to move our graduation from the football field, where it was traditionally held, to a more contained environment. (Hall of Liberty at...
by Lesli | Oct 18, 2024 | Relationships
“The most terrifying thing is to accept oneself completely.” ― C.G. Jung A colleague of my husband’s said to him one day, “You are the master of your intent. The other person is the master of your impact.” He was talking about business, but I believe it applies...
by Lesli | Oct 11, 2024 | Relationships
““Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.” Charles Glassman First, don’t be a dick. That was a bumper sticker on a car my husband and I found ourselves behind several years ago. It popped into my head this past weekend as an acquaintance of...
by Lesli | Sep 6, 2024 | Relationships
“ A perfect couple shares their failures, mistakes and their success equally and deal with them all as a team.” Richard DeRose My husband’s company is based in Paris, so I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to spend the last week in that beautiful city....
by Lesli | Aug 30, 2024 | Relationships
“No man is an island.” John Donne Do you have people in your life who support you and your marriage? Many wedding ceremonies ask the attending friends and family to promise to support the bride and groom on this new journey. Most everyone agrees. But do...