It’s the day after Christmas. I’m sending you much love this 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…
Recognizing Tender Mercies
I was touched by the message of a Christmas story I recently read. My thoughts turned to three of my dear friends who had passed away some time ago. I was missing them and feeling sorry for myself. A short…
A Gentle Reminder
This is a beautiful time of year! A time of serving, of giving, of loving. Yet sometimes we can be pretty hard on ourselves. Maybe -things are not going as planned. -we’re tired. -we’re overwhelmed. Maybe we’ve lost sight of…
Keep It Simple And Remember The Purpose
Holidays can be wonderful times of family, fun and laughter, but they can also be times of unnecessary stress. It is easy to get over-loaded with plans and activities and lose sight of the purpose of the celebration. I have…
The November Month Of Gratitude Prepares Us For The December Month of Giving
I’ve heard it said that November is the month of gratitude to prepare us for the month of December giving. What a beautiful thought. I’ve known the joy of choosing a perfect gift and knowing it has brought warmth and…
Have I Seen The Hand Of God?
As Thanksgiving approaches, our thoughts turn more fully to gratitude. But with the busyness of holiday preparations, it’s easy to lose sight of all we’ve been blessed with. That’s why I appreciate Elder Henry B. Eyring’s widsom shared in the…
I Am The Type of Person Who…
I recently experienced an uplifting three-day refresher course for my SimplyAlign Energy and Mentoring business, and an Align Your Shine event by Carolyn Cooper. One of the many inspiring messages is changing the way I think and feel. I want…
11-7-22 Could My Weaknesses Actually Be Strengths?
Could my perceived weaknesses actually be considered strengths? Could yours? Answering that question in the affirmative provides an eye-opening discovery that changes the way one experiences life. I used to be envious of high-energy, whirlwind people who seem to accomplish…
Releasing Judgment
My dear friend and mentor taught me a valuable lesson that has changed the way I think and feel. Her insight has opened my heart to feeling greater love towards others. In this short video she explains how we can…
Pressured To Be More
Do you ever feel pressured to be more, when perhaps you are already a bigger influence than you realize? In a world that seems to promote the idea that bigger is better, it is easy to feel small or insignificant….
Wise and Humorous Words
I thoroughly enjoyed the following “Prayer in Old Age,” attributed to a Seventeenth-Century Nun. I hope you appreciate the wisdom as well as the humor. “Lord, you know better than I know myself that I am getting older and will…
To Feel Peace in Troubled Times
“Inspiring music may fill the soul with heavenly thoughts, move one to righteous action, or speak peace to the soul.” –Ezra Taft Benson. With so many painful personal and world events happening in our lives, I’d like to invite you…
