Attitude of Gratitude

I am grateful for how God sends me someone to help and the answer is for me as well. Two birds, one stone. Awesome!

Quotes to live by

"Faith is to believe what we do not see; and the reward of this faith is to see what we believe." ~ Saint Augustine

Lost in the Dark

It is easier to blame God than it is to face what we fear is true about ourselves. So we hide from the light of Christ that lives within us, living in the dark and by doing so validating everything we fear to be true. Not realizing that the light isn't there to condemn us but to bear witness to the truth of God's love for us and to free us from the fear that is lying to us and keeping us in the dark. It's hard to believe in the fear when there's a light shinning in the dark.

"Darkness is merely the absence of light." ~ Verse By Verse The Book of Mormon

So, if there is light, then there can be no dark.

Attitude of Gratitude

I am grateful for the help that God's send exactly when I need it. Most of the time it's showing up just as I am realizing I need it. What heavenly help has been sent your way when you needed it most?

Quotes to live by

"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in your life, you will have been all of these." ~ George Washington Carver

Christ Centered Energy Healing Conference.

I will be at the Christ Centered Energy Healing Conference in St. George. Enter to win a free ticket to the conference by leaving a comment on this post. The winner will be announced Monday August 24, 2015. Hope to see you there.



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Listening

It sounds so simple to listen, to hear what someone is saying. But the truth is far from simple. So often when we are in the act of listening I believe we are acting. When we listen are we thinking of a way to solve "the problem", are we considering our reply, are we wanting to interject and make a point or even point out that we were right. To truly listen is to hold space while someone else thinks and talks and makes sense of their experience.

We are giving someone else the opportunity to take all of the stuff that's spinning around in their head and heart and bring it outside of themselves where they can have a chance to gain some perspective. Where they can look at it and gain some insight and understanding to how they feel and what they want to do. It is supporting them to come to resolution of their thoughts and feelings without an agenda.

I used to think I was a very good listener, I now believe that is not always the case. Especially when I am deeply emotionally connected to the person or situation. Too often I find I am trying to "fix things" and make everything better, trying to stop the pain or flat out take it away, trying to create the outcome I believe they need or I want. If I am doing all of this, what room have I left to exercise faith and show trust in them? What message am I giving them if I am trying to solve it or fix it for them?

When we are sharing, especially very emotionally and vulnerable things, we are doing so because we want validation. On the surface we think it's validation of being right. I think the truth goes much deeper than that. I think we are looking for validation that we exist and we feel and how we feel matters.  I also have come to believe that when we truly listen, most of the time people can come up with their own solutions and insights that will best serve them. Yes sometimes, they do need some guidance and assistance but I don't think we should automatically assume when that is.

When we are truly listening and not just acting like we are and are free of an agenda in the matter; we are open and receptive to the inspiration that can help us to know when guidance and assistance is the right course of action. Pain is not an enemy that needs to be gotten rid off. It is a messenger with a wealth of information. So sometimes even though it's hard to watch, what's best for them is to feel the pain so they can receive the message and make use of the information it's trying to communicate to them.

So when you're listening, really listen. Don't assume, try to fix or point out. Simply give them some time and space without judgement and I think you will start to see more and more people surprise you with how they resolve things and move on without so much involvement and effort from you. And I think you'll be surprised with how much more insightful and reassuring your guidance and assistance becomes.

Quotes to live by

"The nearer the dawn the darker the night." ~ Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Quotes to live by

"You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose." ~ Dr. Suess

Quotes to live by

"God has given you one face and you make for yourself another." ~ William Shakespeare

Growing Pains

Lately when people ask me how I am doing I have been saying that I am good, I'm just experiencing growing pains. There are a lot of things I want to do and the truth is, I have to learn how to do them which can mean experiencing pain in the process of learning and growing. It's not always easy or fun but I find that when I look at it from the perspective that I am getting where I want to go it's not as bad as when I complain about it the whole time.

So much of my life I wanted things to be easy and only did what was easy. But how does easy show me what I am capable of. Going with the current is easy but it is only when I go against the current and things become hard am I truly able to see how committed I am, how much I really want it, how determined I am, what I am willing to give and do to have it, and how much I care.

It's easy to fall in love with someone or something when there are no obstacles or challenges. Staying in love when things are hard shows you how committed to love and keeping it you are. It shows you the value of your love and what love means to you. Saying you love someone or want something in life is nice, but what are you willing to do to make it happen and work out? Are you willing to face your fears? Are you willing to put aside your doubt, your self criticism, taking things personal, and your need to be right? Are you willing to let go of the conditions you put on yourself, them, and your relationship?

Growing can hurt sometimes, but just because I might feel pain is not reason enough to shy away, give up or discount what I am capable of. If there is something you want and your willing to go after it; then be prepared, because you're going to have to show how committed you are and that may include experiencing some growing pains.

Attitude of Gratitude

I am grateful for the kind words of others. It is often unexpected and it feels so nice to be recognized or acknowledged. It is a gift that makes all the difference. Who can you share this gift with and make a positive impact with?

Quotes to live by

"Love me or hate me, both are in my favor. If you love me, I'll always be in your heart. If you hate me, I'll always be on your mind." ~ William Shakespeare