Teach Them to Fly
You will teach them to fly, but they will not fly your flight. You will teach them to dream, but they will not dream your dream. You will teach them to live, but they will not live your life. Nevertheless, in every flight, in every life, in every dream, the print of the way you taught will always remain.
The Promises of Jesus Part II
But studying His promises had led to me a discovery. He promises us forgiveness the very most, but the second most common promise of the Savior in the scriptures is COMPANIONSHIP. To be with us here and now, not in some distant future after death and not long ago in the past.
The Begging Bowl
I first heard the story about the monks begging bowl during my yoga teacher training years ago. It was during that time I was learning (again) that I did not control what came into my bowl. I do not control the things…
Life Changing Scriptures
D&C 89 and how it changed my life. I discovered that I was not living the word of wisdom at all and that God cared about my health and my well-being. He cared about what I ate and how I felt. I prayed about what to do, what to eat
The Climb
If you know me, you know that I’m fiercely competitive (which is funny because I’m not really exceptional at anything, but hey I try). So I really want to be a better climber. I’ve been working on my pull-ups, and doing a lot of shoulder, chest, and back work lately. But it dawned on me the other day during a tough climb that I cannot get any better without my husband as my climbing partner. Climbing is a joint effort. We lead and belay together.
Slow is Smooth
The best way to increase efficiency, is to slow down. Slowing down helps you flow with emotional balance and avoid the dreaded and exhausting BURN OUT we all go through. This Fourth of July, I am suggesting we take a lesson from the Navy SEALS and taking our time. The best way to move forward quickly, is by taking your time and getting it right.
Worry Less: Part 2
Time and time again in the scriptures we are commanded not to fear. “Fear not,” we are told. And yet we all do it. For me, it comes in the form of worrying. That worrying leads me to doubt myself…
Worry Less: Part 1
Whether you are stuck in the past, or letting yourself be anxious about something that hasn’t happened yet, you’re gone. You cannot be present and worry at the same time. Worrying about the future takes you away from right now. But right now, here in the present, is where you can do the most good. It’s where you can affect the most change.
Motivation follows Action
When your force yourself to take the steps you need to take you reach your goals – read your scriptures, go on a run, do a simple act of service every day, meditate, skip the cake, be more present for your partner – and you do this consistently, something incredible starts to happen: motivation INCREASES. Being consistent, even when you don’t want to be, takes some will power and practice, but over time the all-important, life-changing equation takes shape:
ACTION = MOTIVATION = MORE MOTIVATION
About love
We can count on love to make a difference. I wrote a note to myself in my journal a long time ago and I think of it often, it says, if you are failing at something, add charity. There are other gifts, other talents, but eventually they will not be needed, and we will be left with the love that we have been willing to cultivate and give away.