Originally written December 27, 2013 by me on my Jade’s Musings blog. Six Qualities of a Good Leader In a world of darkness a leader can shed some light on the path that leads to a good place. 1. Inspiration. A good leader inspires people to be the best they can be. They tell them what they […]
Nephi had many trials: His older brothers yelled at him that he lost their possessions to Laban in Jerusalem. His older brothers beat him with a rod. His older brothers tried to kill him; they tied him up and left him in the wilderness. His older brothers chastised him for breaking his bow. His […]
Today is a special day; a day of remembrance, reflection and gratitude. On this day, exactly fifteen years ago; just one week before my fortieth birthday, I was diagnosed with MS. How is having an incurable disease special and worth remembering? Some might ask. The disease itself isn’t special and I’d be crazy to say […]
Instead of going down rabbit holes that lead to dark places I go down rabbit holes that lead to faith. Be strong like unto Moses. —Nephi For when I am weak, then am I strong. —Paul I’m strong because the Lord turns my weaknesses into strengths when I have faith in him. He doesn’t take […]
The weekly bulletin for my Ward’s Sacrament Meeting at church on Sunday (that comes to my email on Saturday’s) indicated that today’s meeting would be done by missionaries and I knew I’d feel the spirit today and my feeling was true. The meeting was done by elders and sisters on service missions. People become service […]
Reading my previous post makes me want to cry in realizing the Lord comforting and strengthening me last night to bear my pain. Truly the Lord helps me with a power beyond my own. Surely, he is love. Sometimes, most of the time, I don’t understand but in his loving kindness he blesses me. In […]
My sacrum was aching so bad last night that I couldn’t even think. I took four ibuprophen at 930pm and again at 130am. It hurt really bad because usually I don’t take medicine. I thought of this scripture: But it came to pass that I prayed unto the Lord, saying: O Lord, according to my […]
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 […]
Time for a pep talk: “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 […]
The mirror shows me the reflection of my true self. I’m grateful to only 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 with the light of Christ.”) The Lord watches over and protects me. I don’t […]
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) 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; […]
“Will you face you trials with fear or with faith?” crosses my mind. I know what it’s like to have trials; what having the worst time of my life is like; how being sad feels; not being able to say more than two words at a time because of being greatly out of breath; the […]
“When sore trials come upon you” I focus on Jesus Christ. I rely on my faith to see me through my troubles–that Christ will comfort me. I am strong; I turn away from fear and know that it’ll all work out. Reaching Up Who was this “man of sorrows, … acquainted with grief”? “Who […]
I turn to Jesus Christ and find solace from my pain. I let his atonement heal me and bring me peace. Maybe I have this hard trial because I am one of the holiest people of all and Heavenly Father wants to know where I stand, no matter what I face. The best thing I […]
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 […]
I dare to show the world who I am. I live in my truth and know that I’m only responsible for me. It’s brave to be who I am…authentic…transparent. I am unashamed. I have no regrets and enjoy an empty closet with no skeletons. Haters are gonna hate, but I ignore them. I know what […]
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 […]