At this special time of year when we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ, I hope you take time to be still and ponder on the significance of this season. I invite you to take a few minutes…
What Do You Want?
Throughout our lives we are asked the question, “What do you want?” The question may refer to such things as your choice of entree at a restaurant, your goals in life, or even a gift you’d like to receive for…
It Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect
I experienced a wonderful family gathering this past Thanksgiving. So many happy experiences including reuniting with extended family, delicious food, impromptu music, silliness, laughter, games, speed puzzling, off-roading, watching the snow fall in St. George Utah, photo shoot from filmmaker…
Appreciating Differences
Henry B. Eyring said, “Every person is different and has a different contribution to make.” Have you ever secretly wished people were more like you? Years ago as a young mother, I thought my children should be mini-me’s: think like…
My Personal Prayer of Gratitude
“We sometimes think that being grateful is what we do after our problems are solved, but how terribly shortsighted that is. How much of life do we miss by waiting to see the rainbow before thanking God that there is…
Can Small Efforts Really Make a Difference?
Two years ago I began an important project that required much reading and study. I have now completed that project, but I know someone else who finished it in six months. In my notes from the beginning of the project…
When Life Seems Too Hard
What carries you through difficult times? What can you do when problems or heartaches seem beyond your ability to survive? The following incident retold by Steven Kapp Perry, an award-winning songwriter, playwright and broadcaster, might help you to find an…
Words that Enlighten
Are you a reader? If yes, you might appreciate this quote from Hazrat Inayat Khan: “The words that enlighten the soul are more precious than jewels” Though jewels look pretty and catch the light, how much more valuable is the…
Is it Time to Review and Revise?
How do you feel about your daily routine? Is it helpful? Supportive? Does it provide you with energy and enthusiasm for your day? Or does it feel burdensome and heavy? Is it an annoying checklist that you dread working through?…
What To Do When a Loved One is Struggling
What do you do when a loved one is struggling? It’s hard, isn’t it? You want to take away the pain and make life easy. Do you ever find yourself jumping in with suggestions and solutions, even though you know…
Interrupting the Beautiful Flow of Life
Did you know we can interrupt the beautiful, flow of our daily lives by doing something that we mistakenly think is noble? Many women and men believe it is their responsibility to provide help to others, even at great sacrifice…
What to do with Anger
How often do you find yourself frustrated or angry? Has anger become an automatic response to certain situations? Are you afraid there is no way to change the habit? (Yes, anger can become a habit.) When my children were young…
