Do you feel overwhelmed with the responsibilities of this season, the preparing, the buying, the wrapping, the cooking, and trying to stay one step ahead? Such an overworked sense of responsibility can weigh us down and destroy any enjoyment and…
Richly Blessed
When I’m cold, I put on a sweater or turn up the heat. When my hands are dry, I rub them with scented lotion. When I’m hungry, I find food in my refrigerator or eat at a restaurant. When I’m…
Hope Shines Bright
Last week I shared a video (Give Thanks) of Russell M. Nelson inviting us to daily give thanks on social media and to daily give thanks through prayer. My social media feed has been overflowing with positive, uplifting pictures and…
Give Thanks
Recently global faith leader, President Russell M. Nelson, gave a beautiful message providing comfort and guidance on how to heal from our current trials. Even if you’ve seen this short video, I encourage you to view it again. His inspired…
Create Your Experience in Advance
Do you realize that you have the power to create your experiences in advance? Whether for good or ill. Remember your childhood anticipation of Christmas, and how that holiday always turned out to be magical. Think of the apprehension you…
The Seeds Within Adversity
“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” These words of Napolean Hill came to mind recently when I was thinking about the many trials we are facing, whether personal, familial,…
Talking to My Body: How Do I Know What is Best for My Health?
Talking to My Body. How Do I Know What is Best for My Health? In a world of differing opinions, how can I know what are my best choices? Talking to my body through a process called free-writing is simple, yet powerful.
Amazing You!
My heart was touched recently by an email from my mother. After she praised my efforts in life she wrote: “View your life as if it were an amazing someone else. You could hardly believe she was doing so much.” Those…
Angles May Communicate with Thoughts
“Angels may communicate with thoughts or by feelings.” Donald W. Parry When I read Parry’s words, I wondered if any of my thoughts had been influenced by angels. Amazingly I experienced the answer that very evening. My husband and I…
Peace Through Music
As I talk with others, I often hear an underlying current of worry and fear. Uneasiness for the future. Apprehension for today. Every one of us is facing personal and shared challenges, yet some of us seem better able to…
What if…?
Have you ever agreed to do something and then second-guessed yourself, wishing you hadn’t said yes? Last week I was invited to go on a bike ride with some friends I hadn’t seen in awhile. I was excited and yet…
Self-Reflection, Catalyst for Change
Can self-reflection truly be a catalyst for change? It’s such a quiet activity, if it can even be considered an activity. Yet, when pursued intentionally, reflection can create great personal change. For years I believed that the busier I was,…
