The desert is so dry that its soil can’t absorb the water when it rains, therefore the water goes right through it. But there are cacti, trees and bushes in the desert; how can anything live? Because there are underground lakes, rivers and streams that nourish roots. The wilderness and the solitary place shall be […]
Some people say things like, “My mom told me…” or “My dad said…” and they give others credit for what they’ve done. They might have said it but you’re the one who implemented it into your life. Don’t give others credit for your work. Instead say, “I learned” or “I’ve known for years” or “This […]
“I am in control of my feelings, not you, and I refuse to let you dictate how I feel. Unfortunate things happen in this imperfect world. There’s no sense hoping the right thing will be done because it won’t. All I can do is choose happiness even when surrounded by sadness. I’m in control of […]
The mirror shows me the reflection of my true self. For my entire life I’ve only ever seen myself as a good person. I’m grateful for only ever seeing my goodness; I’m thankful that no matter what happens to me I won’t be defeated. (“You can’t make me less than beautiful because I was born […]
If Saturday was like Christmas, according to the Swedish calendar the weekend would be this: FRI: Saturday Eve (Christmas Eve) SAT: Saturday (Christmas) SUN: Annandag Saturday (Day after Christmas) My favorite day is Annandag Saturday because I just like saying annandag. 🙄 To me, every weekend is a special holiday. Why not?
We have different beliefs but in talking about Jesus why waste time trying to prove if my Jesus or your Jesus are the same person? The real question is do we both believe in what Jesus taught? (Love God; Love your neighbor; Be kind; Repent; Turn to Jesus, follow him and rest from your troubles; […]
After waking from my nap the question of, “Will you face you trials with fear or with faith?” crossed my mind. My mind’s eye saw my body and it occurred to me that I know what it’s like to have extreme swelling; what having the worst monthly “lady time” of my life is like; how […]
“When sore trials come upon you” focus on Jesus Christ. Rely on your faith to see you through your troubles–that Christ will comfort you. Be strong; fear not and know that it’ll work out. Reaching Up Who was this “man of sorrows, … acquainted with grief”? “Who is this King of glory,” this Lord […]
This thought crossed my mind today and I share it with the hope that it will bring someone peace: Turn to Jesus Christ and find solace from your pain. Let his atonement heal you and bring you peace. Maybe you have this hard trial because you are one of the holiest people of all and […]
Amid the many rocks in this world I dare being who I am and am not ashamed. I may look rough and undesirable on the outside but on the inside I’m pure, transparent and beautiful. Why be one of the millions that are alike when I’m one of a kind? It’s not even worth acknowledging […]
Why do I take myself on a ride everyday? To sit somewhere else besides my recliner. Believe me, if I could do something else, I would! But driving is the only thing I can do that doesn’t exhaust me (until after a while,) and so I do it! NOTE: I don’t feel sorry for myself […]
Dare to show the world who you are. Live in your truth and know that you’re only responsible for yourself. It’s brave to be who you are…authentic…transparent. Be unashamed, have no regrets and enjoy an empty closet with no skeletons. Haters are gonna hate, ignore them. You know what you want…ignore the naysayers who hold […]
The lumbar support in my new recliner is excellent! I’m thankful because the lumbar support in my last chair was awful and probably broken; for five years I put up with feeling an uncomfortable bar in my back! Why did I wait so long to replace it? I’m gonna say because I’m human and sometimes […]
I love this quote by President Ezra Taft Benson: The Lord works from the inside out. The world works from the outside in. The world would take people out of the slums. Christ takes the slums out of the people, and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would mold men by […]
All day long I’ve known about needing to wash my hair. Every time when thinking about it since this morning my mind’s eye has seen my chair on wheels in the bathroom and I’ve felt that I might fall! Ten minutes ago (205pm) I thought, “I’m gonna go into my bathroom now and wash my […]
Why is it noble to strive for an impossible dream but not noble to reach that dream? Is success just a hope …a wish …but not a reality? Is it easier to be jealous of someone else’s success rather than to do what it takes to be successful myself? What do my beliefs say about […]
Well stated words from Lloyd Newell: “The best way to defeat an enemy is in seeking to make the enemy your friend.” – Lloyd Newell The person who was impolite or inconsiderate might be carrying burdens we can’t see. Instead of taking offense, we can strive to extend comfort and compassion. This isn’t a new […]
Like I said before, “Haters are gonna hate.” That’s what they do: They laugh, point fingers and say rude things; They mock what they don’t agree with; They make fun of what they don’t understand. It takes having thick skin and dull hearing to not be swayed by the jeers of haters, which is difficult […]
The world greatly needs leaders that will: Stand by their convictions no.matter.what. Urge being strong and keeping faith alive. Inspire hope and belief in dreams. Lead by example; not only talk the talk but also walk the walk. Confidently promote optimistic possibilities. Think and do what’s best. Encourage taking complete, personal responsibility. Some might say […]
“Time keeps on slippin’, slippin’, slippin’ into the future.” Fly Like an Eagle: Steve Miller Band Today the future is on my mind as I think about how life is just more of the same. Somehow reality hits me of how the world just continues one day after the other as life reveals what has […]
I love the visual kindness depicted in these words: He is despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief: and we hid as it were our faces from him; he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did […]
Spring is in full bloom in Arizona as the bushes in our backyard burst with blossoms! Springtime, the time of renewal, is beautiful as buds and new leaves adorn trees and sunlight becomes more abundant! Perhaps these ancient words refer to the beauty and freshness of springtime: “The wilderness and the solitary place shall be […]
Leaving the church doesn’t necessarily mean leaving the gospel. There are many people out there with bright, deeply spiritual feelings who don’t fit in at church, or don’t attend church, or who have stepped away from church or otherwise. To them I say, “I understand.” I know what being shunned feels like. I know the […]
No one is perfect. My trial of MS is sometimes gut-wrenching and I’ve cried many times because things have been so hard to bear. I’ve put on a brave face and have tried to act like everything is fine and all the while have suffered in silence. My suffering reminds me of these words: Where […]
In 2008, before getting MS, my son did a school report on stress and I remember thinking that I didn’t have any. (Wrong!) I was involved in many things and responsible for some, but I and my friends just figured, “Do what needs to be done. No whining. Just put your head down and keep […]