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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Every good idea starts with faith, then it hopes for it and does what it takes to get it, then when it is accomplished it rejoices. Faith believes. Faith states “I can have my dreams” and knows it’s possible. Hope determines and perseveres. Hope is resolve in the pep talk that says, “I can do it! I WILL do […]
Never forsake anyone, because there’s always the possibility for change. A friend loves at all times. I love seeing people rise toward their potential when habits no longer wanted, and sometimes had for many years, are overcome. (I know it is possible to overcome unwanted habits because I’ve seen it happen for others, and it […]
Sadness crossed my heart when knowing that MS stopped me from making me or my home look pretty. Me not improving was greatly on my mind and then it hit me that I have greatly improved. “I may not have physically improved” I told myself “but my character has improved in many, many ways.” That […]
Think about it… Why is there so much emphasis on hating ourselves, and having low self confidence, and feeling not good enough? I’m gonna go out on a limb and not mince my words but speak directly and honestly. Because the adversary hates us because of our goodness. (He is the liar that was cast […]
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert. Isaiah 43:18-19 No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an […]
Elder Bednar spoke about hearts in his talk entitled “Let This House Be Built unto My Name.” I love his mention of how the Lord goes about his work regarding me (and all of us): The essence of the Lord’s work is changing, turning, and purifying hearts through gospel covenants and priesthood ordinances. Elder Bednar […]
Sometimes I feel small. I compare myself to the world’s standards and wonder when I’ll become my best self. I get lost in the shifting ideals of change that surround me. But when I remember my purpose I have peace. I listen to this song and remember the purpose of life. To Become Like Him By […]
I heard that one of the qualities of a Super Achiever is that they don’t like to lose. I’ve thought a lot about that comment and concluded that a Super Achiever with a worldly perspective is susceptible to puffed-up pride and ego. (The world believes that puffed-up pride is okay and it strives to master […]
I feel happiness and peace. My home is calm and quiet. My life includes tranquillity. I sit here in my chair listening to peaceful piano music. Much beauty is outside including blue sky. Per is baking a yummy dinner and watching TV with his Bluetooth headphones. I can tell that Fluffy feels perfectly content. In […]
What made Snow White fairest in all the land? She determined being happy, facing her trials, and looking at her life optimistically: basically, she was good. The best way to live life is with happiness, courage and optimism. (I ignore the lie that says happiness is childish.) Everyone is free to live their life however […]
Can a person be too spiritual? The task of being spiritually minded is overcoming the world to be spiritually centered, like the Savior. (Spiritual people do their best to see, feel, think, and act like God—and not just on Sunday but always.) “Always” is the key to goodness but is “always” too much? Perhaps, to worldly people […]
Mormon or member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? What an odd question, aren’t they both the same? No, they’re not. “Mormons” is an inaccurate nickname for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; the correct name for church members. One doesn’t need a religion to tell them how to be because […]
Two goals of my life are to let go of my ego (pride) and have none, and to love no matter what is encountered. Any form of anger or anything that causes me to consider myself is pride. (“How dare they do that to ME.”) It’s not about me but them. “Ye have heard that it hath […]
We are truly blessed to have a Prophet of God living on the earth in our day. Do we know his counsel? Do we heed what he says? Download the ‘Gospel Library’ app on your phone and go to ‘General Conference’ and always have his words. Here’s what President Monson has said in General Conference […]
10,000 hours / 6 hours per day = 1,666 days (4.5 years): If 10,000 hours invested makes me an expert and I’ve devoted at least 6 hours per day to studying the scriptures and other spiritual things and have done it for at least 4.5 years then the result says that I know a lot […]
My Church’s Semi-Annual General Conference (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) was last weekend (first weekend of October and first weekend of April) and the talks and music were stirring to experience. Some speakers encouraged us to be characteristics of our best selves and others testified of God, Jesus Christ and the Scriptures. […]
How true: “Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” What a righteous example is Job. Do we praise the Lord even when He takes away what we love? -He took away my […]
Yesterday (Saturday) I started watching at least 15 TED talks but stopped them between 1-5 minutes because they just weren’t satisfying. My searches were for several topics but they always brought up something else. The goal was to watch something uplifting but nothing struck me. My final result was to listen to piano playing but even […]
My goal is to overcome human nature to be my higher self. HIGHER SELF (Good characteristics that endure forever) Patient (willing to wait) Long-suffering (as long as it takes) Kind Content (not envy) No ego Put the other person first Calm (not easily provoked) Virtuous (think no evil) Rejoice in truth (what’s real) Bear all […]
It seems like the world gets more and more secular (worldly) as the days go by. Let’s face it, religion and God aren’t popular topics these days. I understand when the idea is something like “God is a vapor, He’s not even a person, so why would I live my life according to what a […]
Back in October, October 19th to be exact, I wrote the following in my journal: October 19, 2015 I am very ‘to the point’ and don’t mince words, therefore my journal entries are also to the point. For months I’ve had the impression that a miracle would happen to me. One of the thoughts in […]