Have you ever been pulled under a waterfall – and I’m not talking metaphorically (though we will get to that)? J Years ago, while on a college study abroad to the Philippines, our group was taken to a beautiful lake/swimming…
Surprise Discovery
We hear a lot today about “being mindful” and “being present.” In my journey of self-growth, I have been studying this concept and trying to understand why and how to go about the process. I grew up with the idea…
The Power to Change Lives
I recently read some words that struck a chord with me, by Mary Eyring, assistant Professor of English at Brigham Young University, “Events that are recorded, shared, analyzed, and preserved have the power to change lives; events that pass unremarked…
What will you decide?
My family and I had the exciting opportunity to attend a Lindsey Stirling concert recently and it was A-MAZ-ING! (if you follow me on Instagram or FB you might have seen my post). https://www.instagram.com/melaniebnewman/ https://www.facebook.com/melaniebnewmanwholeness/ Lindsey Stirling is a choreographer,…
Pleasant to the Sight
While driving the other day to an appointment, ahead of me I noticed the beautiful mountains in the distance. This is a view I am very familiar with, yet rarely take notice of. That skyline is not necessarily magazine highlight…
Am I Accepting the Simple Helps?
As I was walking past the financial service center at the front of the grocery store the other day, I happened to glance at a sign on their table that read, “Sign up for your digital pineapple.” What?! I didn’t…
Meaningful Moments of Beauty
This may sound silly to you, but this last week, the simple act of replacing last year’s calendar with a new one became a meaningful moment for me, though not in the way you might expect. For years, I had…
The New Year – Time to Reflect
Before rushing headlong into the New Year, I invite you to celebrate the past year, to take the time to reflect, ponder and learn from all your varied experiences. Only as I sat down to review and reflect did I…
It’s Christmas!
I’m sending you much love this Christmas day and hoping you are feeling the love the Savior has for you. Please remember, in all the giving of gifts, that the ultimate gift is the grace of a loving Heavenly Father…
Oh my goodness! I did it again!
Oh my goodness! I did it again! I fell into the same downward spiral of thinking! I even teach mind management skills and yet there I was spinning in my thoughts and feeling more and more unhappy with each passing…
What is a Tender Mercy?
I recently had a tender experience that I’d like to share with you. While in the car, traveling with my husband, I was reading aloud a short, Christmas story. I was touched by the message of the sweet story and…
What Made the Difference?
I recently returned from a Family Reunion/Thanksgiving/Birthday Celebration, where I hosted and fed 47 relatives for 3 and ½ days! As my family will tell you, I am not a relaxed, easy going, “come what may,” kind of person. And…
