Have you ever felt judged by another person’s words or actions; that someone was sending you a hidden message? Or perhaps someone has felt judged by you, though you may have been innocent. Messages are sent and received constantly, and…
Change the Emotion you Experience
I don’t remember what was annoying me, but I remember that my irritation was becoming obvious to others. I suddenly heard a voice say, “Mom, what can you do in this moment to raise your vibration?” My daughter’s question caught…
Is Looking Behind Interfering with What’s Ahead?
Constantly looking behind, whether in traffic or in life, can create problems for the future. A particular experience made this lesson clear. The Car Behind I was driving on the freeway during rush hour. As the brake lights of the…
Message from the Pickle Jar: Refocusing One’s Attention
I had an experience some time ago that taught me the value of refocusing one’s attention. We Love Pickles My family loves pickles, so much that we buy them by the gallon! As my daughter was preparing her lunch for…
Keep Your Original Purpose in Sight
Have you ever started out strong on a project only to find you’ve sidetracked off on other matters? Getting Sidetracked On a family drive some years ago, my husband and I began playing a word game. The first person would…
Peace That Comes From a Daily Habit of Stillness
With our busy lives today, it may seem impossible to find a moment to be still, much less take time for a habit of stillness. Many are expert at moving from one activity to the next; multi-tasking through our day…
The Danger of Dwelling on Past Mistakes
Do you ever find yourself dwelling on past mistakes wishing things were different, especially when it comes to raising children?
Christmas Symbols
While I was growing up, my father would often point out signs to be found in nature. I loved these mini-lessons that came so naturally to him. -Constellations of stars reflecting the seasons by their movement through the night sky….
Holiday Tip to Overcome the Overwhelm
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…
