Confess

Tenth Avenue North was playing a fews years ago in Prescott.  Prescott, Arizona.  They were playing at some small no place for no money.  Free.  I wanted to drive up to see them.  I planned to drive up to see them.  Last minute I did not see them.  A small Christian group.  I sold their first music cd at Latter Day Cottage.  Then I sold their second.  Now they have more.  I thought their message was bold & honest.  I still think their message is honestly bold.  I like their message.

                                         

Truth

This is such a great question.  Here is another question.  Do you ever think you know when you really don't know? I like to ponder. This video makes me ponder. Giggle too.

      

What is the analogy?  When I feel stuck I might be blind.  Blind to the truth?  The answer is often right in front of me but I miss it.  I don't see it.  Why? President Uchtdorf talked on truth last Sunday.  I liked his talk.  Click here to see if you like his talk too. He said, "So often the 'truths' we tell ourselves are merely fragments of the truth, and sometimes they're not really the truth at all".  He shared a parable about 6 blind men who wanted to see an elephant.  Each man took 
a different part of the elephant 
and described what part 

they were holding.  Their individual truths were not the complete truth.  The complete elephant.  When judging others.  My neighbor.  When judging my problems.  When judging the people I love.  When judging my self.  What if I am wrong?  Could I be missing a part of the truth?  "We simply do not know all things-we can't see everything". President Uchtdorf goes on, "As you accept the responsibility to seek after truth with an open mind and a humble heart, you will become more tolerant of others, more open to listen, more prepared to understand…".  It was a wise talk.  It is wise thinking.  He encouraged me to seek the Holy Ghost.  The Holy Ghost can help me see the truth. 

Authenticity

 Brene Brown rocks.  Her research rocks.  Her attitude rocks.   She is courageous.  She is authentic.  She is fun.  She lives & loves with her wholeheart.  I want to live & love with my wholeheart too.

 

 

I read "The Gifts of Imperfection" by Brene Brown.  It was easy to read.  It is full of good thinking.  It is super fun.  It is a really good read. 

Gratitude

   

Remember writing thank yous?  I still do. I think it is fun and maybe nice but what I also know is that it is healthy.  Yes, like good for you kind of healthy.  Dr. Happy, my new nickname for Martin Seligman, studied 411 depressed people and asked them to write a letter of gratitude to someone they had never properly thanked.  You know those people.  We all have one or two.  We love them most.  We think of them when life turns and asks us to think.  AND the cool part is the results was remarkable.  Huge increase in the people's happiness scores and a decrease on the depression scale.  Meaning and purpose increased.  Reaching out became real.  Thinking of others.  Looking for blessings.  Best part?   Benefits lasted.  Pretty cool and REALLY easy. When was the last time you wrote a thank you card?  I decided to write one today.  Click Dr. Seligman to learn how gratitude works. Click CBS to see what writing thank you cards can really do. Positive Stuff!

Anniversary

My husband and I married 31 years ago today.  Today is our anniversary.  I am grateful.  Years ago I came across a picture of my parents.  Britton & Betty Jean.  I paused.  I was amazed.  I did not grow up knowing my father.  I was 3 years old when he left.  When my parents divorced his good bye was forever.  Here is a picture of my husband next to a picture of the father I never knew. Coincidence?  Maybe.  Maybe not.  I continue to trust my relationship with others is important.  I continue to trust all relationships are important.  I am grateful that I can choose each day how I will BE in my relationships.

Forgive

 Forgive.  Are YOU nursing unresolved anger?  Do you believe it is impossible to forgive someone because of the pain they have caused you?  This is 4:45 minutes of a speech by Terry Warner that I have loved for years. 

"Why We Forgive" 

by C. Terry Warner

"If we can find forgiveness in our hearts for those who have caused us hurt and injury, we will rise to a higher level of self esteem and well being" 

James E Faust (2007)

Deseret Book has the full version.

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