To Those Who Receive

To those who receive 

of the wisdom God gives.

There's strength to achieve 

As we are given good gifts.

Moroni 10:

 2 And I ^aseal up ^bthese records, after I have spoken a few words by way of exhortation unto you.

 3 Behold, I would exhort you that when ye shall read these things, if it be wisdom in God that ye should read them, that ye would remember how ^amerciful the Lord hath been unto the children of men, from the creation of Adam even down until the time that ye shall receive these things, and^bponder it in your ^chearts.

 4 And when ye shall receive these things, I would exhort you that ye would ^aask God, the Eternal Father, in the name of Christ, if these things are not ^btrue; and if ye shall ask with a ^csincere heart, with ^dreal intent, having ^efaith in Christ, he will ^fmanifest the^gtruth of it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.

 5 And by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may ^aknow the ^btruth of all things.

 6 And whatsoever thing is good is just and true; wherefore, nothing that is good denieth the Christ, but acknowledgeth that he is.

 7 And ye may ^aknow that he is, by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore I would exhort you that ye deny not the power of God; for he worketh by power,^baccording to the faith of the children of men, the same today and tomorrow, and forever.

 8 And again, I exhort you, my brethren, that ye deny not the ^agifts of God, for they are many; and they come from the same God. And there are ^bdifferent ways that these gifts are administered; but it is the same God who worketh all in all; and they are given by the manifestations of the^cSpirit of God unto men, to profit them.

 9 ^aFor behold, to one is given by the Spirit of God, that he may ^bteach the word of wisdom;

 10 And to another, that he may ^ateach the word of ^bknowledge by the same Spirit;

 11 And to another, exceedingly great^afaith; and to another, the gifts of ^bhealingby the same Spirit;

 12 And again, to another, that he may work mighty ^amiracles;

 13 And again, to another, that he may prophesy concerning all things;

 14 And again, to another, the beholding of angels and ministering spirits;

 15 And again, to another, all kinds of tongues;

 16 And again, to another, the interpretation of ^alanguages and of divers kinds of tongues.

 17 And all these gifts come by the Spirit of Christ; and they come unto every man severally, according as he will.

 18 And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember that ^aevery good ^bgift cometh of Christ.

 19 And I would exhort you, my beloved brethren, that ye remember that he is the ^asame yesterday, today, and forever, and that all these gifts of which I have spoken, which are spiritual, never will be done away, even as long as the world shall stand, only according to the ^bunbelief of the children of men.

Hold Fast

Hold fast to that pure rod
Which is sure to take you where you need to go.
It leads one straight to God
Where from His tree of life, love does freely grow!

Fiery darts will be seen
Your ears will hear of danger
Hold on, to the rod still lean
Press on and do not linger





1 Nephi 15:23, 24

23 And they said unto me: What meaneth the arod of iron which our father saw, that led to the tree?

24 And I said unto them that it was the aword of God; and whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would bhold fast unto it, they would never perish; neither could the ctemptations and the fiery ddarts of the eadversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction.

Before Your Eyes

Before your eyes, keep the words of Christ.
Continually remember where light is found.
How you will profit as you do what's right!
All around you the love of God will abound





Mosiah 1

6... the sayings of our fathers from the time they left Jerusalem until now, and they are true; and we can know of their surety because we have them before our eyes.

7 And now, my sons, I would that ye should remember to asearch them diligently, that ye may profit thereby; and I would that ye should bkeep the commandments of God, that ye may cprosper in the land according to the dpromises which the Lord made unto our fathers.

Treasure Up the Words of Christ

Treasure up the words of Christ

Great blessings will come if you do.

You will be led to know what's right

And where life should be taking you










Doctrine and Covenants 84:
85 Neither take ye thought beforehand awhat ye shall say; but btreasure up in your minds continually the words of life, and it shall be cgiven you in the very hour that portion that shall be meted unto every man.

Feast Upon the Words of Christ

Feast upon the words of Christ
They inspire strength anew.
They fill you with truth and light
And spiritually guide you too!

“Feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do” (2 Nephi 32:3).

I like the image of holding a fork and knife to an open Bible that is radiating light.

Times Get Tough

Times do get tough
And tax the soul.
Workout. Shape up.
Build self-control.

Why we need a Savior — A Christmas message about our Savior Jesus Christ...

In celebration of the Savior's birth,
How, I rejoice with hope new and bright!
His perfect meekness and love heal man's worst,
He was born for this, to make things right!

Why we need a Savior — A Christmas message about our Savior Jesus Christ. #ASaviorIsBorn.

Desire

The difference between a wish
And a burning desire.
Is that one may soon vanish
While the other flames higher.

Perpetuate Positivity

Perpetuate
Gratitude.
Accentuate
What is good!

Holly and Phil chat with Paul Mason - 5th Nov 2013

Know what is hard softens.
Don't suffer by yourself.
When you've massive problems,
Take the time to get help.

Parents, It's never too early or late To be what your children need Lay truths before them as you would a plate As in life's journey, you lead



https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2015/10/its-never-too-early-and-its-never-too-late?lang=eng&utm_campaign=Feed:%20lds-inspirational-messages-eng%20(Daily%20Messages)&utm_medium=email&utm_source=feedburner

It’s Never Too Early and It’s Never Too Late

By Elder Bradley D. Foster

Of the Seventy

Brothers and sisters, we are engaged in a battle with the world. In the past, the world competed for our children’s energy and time. Today, it fights for their identity and mind. Many loud and prominent voices are trying to define who our children are and what they should believe. We cannot let society give our family a makeover in the image of the world. We must win this battle. Everything depends on it.
The children of the Church sing a song that teaches them about their real identity: “I am a child of God. … He has sent me here, has given me an earthly home with parents.” Then, the children’s plea to us: “Lead me, guide me, walk beside me. … Help me to understand his words before it grows too late.”¹

I know I can’t turn back time, but this I now know—that it’s never too early and it’s never too late to lead, guide, and walk beside our children, because families are forever.
It is my witness that our Heavenly Father loved us so much that He sent His Only Begotten Son to live the life of a mortal so that Jesus could say to us, “I’ve been where you are, I know what comes next, and I’ll help you through it.” I know He will. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen. 

Live Feed News

Focus on the matter now at hand
Cause it to give prayer your full command
What is it that you truly want or need?
Turn it to the Lord like you would a live feed.

Rudeness a Contagion

Just like the person who gets infected
Can suffer and infect those around
From rudeness we need to be protected
Or bad choices may come and surround

With negative behaviors, the witness becomes the perpetrator, just as the person who touches a doorknob recently handled by a flu sufferer can themselves get sick and infect others. No conscious intent in necessary, and the contagion may last for days. Unfortunately, unlike the flu, there currently is no known inoculation for this contagion.

Holy Ghost Recipe

What recipe in life are you after?
This one will save you from disaster:
1. One long stem rose complete with thorns
When you've gone too far, sharp pain warns
2. A pair of glasses polished so you can see
The narrow path to happiness, guaranteed
3. A large umbrella opened continually out
Held for protection from uncertainty and doubt
4. A mature shell shaped just for your ear
Learn to discern through what you hear
5. A warm soft blanket to wrap yourself in
To give you comfort and safety from sin
6. A bright white lantern that lights all around
So, you'll know the next step, when it's found

The Holy Ghost
1. warns
2. testifies
3. protects
4. whispers truths
5. comforts
6. reveals truth

You can play a matching game with objects and how they teach of the Holy Ghost.

Job

Job feared God and eschewed evil
He gave no heed to hurtful people
Although sore trials life did bring
He relied on God for everything

Through the Pain

You have to go through
Your trials and pain
For each time you do
There's something you gain

It Will All Work Out

Believe and do your best.
Have faith.  It will all be ok.
Through Heaven, we are blessed
If we daily choose to pray!

Here are some points I learned at church this Sunday from a woman who has gone through a lot of physical trials. (Ok- being you know it is the will of God and you suffer it, while at the same time you feel sustained.)

1. look for the good
2. you are not alone
3. stay close to Heavenly Father
4. immerse in the scriptures for strength
5. the Savior is there
6. remember - and for her this meant truly appreciate the children she has born at the risk of her life.

Daily Thanksgiving

Make Heavenly Father proud
Live in daily thanksgiving
Look for signs of Him around
Even through the way you're living

Death Stakes its Claim

In an instant
The trial came
Death, once distant,
Did stake its claim

Corrie ten Boom - The Weaving

My life is but a weaving

Of all the emotions, I can't hide

It shows both hope and grieving

The colors confide from either side!

The Weaving

My life is but a weaving
Between my God and me.
I cannot choose the colors
He weaveth steadily.

Oft’ times He weaveth sorrow;
And I in foolish pride
Forget He sees the upper
And I the underside.

Not ’til the loom is silent
And the shuttles cease to fly
Will God unroll the canvas
And reveal the reason why.

The dark threads are as needful
In the weaver’s skillful hand
As the threads of gold and silver
In the pattern, He has planned

He knows, He loves, He cares;
Nothing this truth can dim.
He gives the very best to those
Who leave the choice to Him.

Receive the Gift

Receive the gift
Of Christmas Day
Let Christ uplift
You, in some bright way

Consider Your Blessings Journal

To reconsider your blessings, start small:
The joy of the sound of a friendly bird's call
Or of that loyal friend who sat with you a spell
Who reminded you of what was going well

I am thinking of writing a gratitude journal. I read that our brain is really good at storing worrisome information as a preliminary way to keep us safe, yet this seems to reinforce the negative in some way as it ruminates in the mind?

Rumination (psychology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Rumination is the compulsively focused attention on the symptoms of one's distress, and on its possible causes and consequences, as opposed to its solutions.

‎Theories - ‎Pathology - ‎Types and content of ... - ‎Measurement

Life Doesn't Have To Stop

Life doesn't have to stop or even slow down
Just because you're getting older and a bit round
Put on that nice swim suit, live life to the tilt
And on that old nest egg, continue to build

Live life to the fullest until the lights go out
With a purpose be of service with good works about
Share of your wisdom, your talents, nurture with love
And be a veil through which we see Heaven above

I Struggle in My Troubles Until..

I struggle in my troubles
Daily there is no peace.
Till I turn to our Father
How the Spirit does please!
He knows my heart, what I'm feeling
And He knows just what I need:
To serve Him, share His love
And let is pure light lead

I know when I've the spirit
New thoughts enter my mind
And my heart thrills to hear it
Sweet is this joy to find!
Feeling God's hand helps me endure
Helps me want more to reach forth
And assist those down trodden,
To know whom to live for

I was playing Away in a Manger and these words started to unfold to the melody. It was a lovely experience.  Does anyone else come up with their own words to favorite hymns?

The Flood of Distractions

The mists of darkness
That clouds up the way,
Are life's distractions
So common today.

Sites:
One links to the next,
The lure of the internet lore.
With trails so complex,
To stop and to think is a chore.



This is so true!  I think of this year, alone.  I now have a work email address and additional sites to visit daily.  Then, since I'm on the internet, I find interesting things to read and share on Facebook.  Yikes.  I enjoyed spending this morning away from the computer.  Now I am going to prepare for 1:00 church.

internet lore-

Turn on a Word

Turn on a word
Or hang in the breeze
Cover your butt
Or be sued. As you please.

A relative just changed his lawyer ficus.

The Lord is My Butler

The Lord is my Butler
He takes care of my needs
As long as I'm humble
And spend time as my knees

Aging Body

https://www.facebook.com/lds.touching.lives/photos/a.728954047163216.1073741829.707823142609640/979701545421797/?type=3&theater

The perspective of the wise
See with more maturing eyes
The body does funny things,
The aging process, it brings!
The broad shoulders and narrow waist
Trade and take each other's place
The hair loses strength, placement, and color
And couples start to look like each other

I think this is funny.  I found two really long eyebrow hairs on my 52 year old face.  My husband has crazy eyebrows, if he doesn't get them trimmed!

Resetting Emotions

The emotions you dwell upon
Become set in your brain
For relationships to be strong

What's positive retain

TEDxConejo - Mark Robert Waldman - 03/27/10

Love makes the world go around
As it adds life to the brain
Here the best in us is found
Through big dreams, we let reign

Put your hands on your heart and super slowly roll your neck and ponder this thought.

Mark Waldman - How to transform your brain with a single question ?

Our brain lights up, for God
When we deeply ponder value
Here, all problems are gone
As what really matters shines through

Love and pure liberty
Resonates with all
When applied liberally
It breaks down strife's wall


Neuro resonance when two brains are in alignment, you understand what the other is thinking.

Neuro Wisdom 101 with Mark Robert Waldman

That half-smile of pleasure
Your voices' warm tone of trust
The speech, slow in measure,
Communicates much to us

Key Elements of Communication
1. face (looking for neg. first) nervous smile- beware of me
2. tone of voice
3. body gestures
4. relaxed disposition
5. slow speech rate
6. brevity (an exchange of ten words or less)
7. words

NOVA | A New Way to See the Brain | PBS

Your appreciation of diapers will expand
As you watch what's in them balloon a brain
Into a rich image, we can understand
Every minute function, we'll soon explain!

The Baton of Freedom

This Judeo-Christian land
Was founded for a high purpose
The Constitution must stand
As it was paid through blood's purchase
Let logic, common sense, reason,
And righteousness, unite us for inspiration
Pick up your baton of freedom,
And, with faith, fight to heal and revive this nation


I like the idea of a baton. I think of track. You work as a team to get the baton to the finish line. There every member works hard and counts. There is unity, purpose, and focus.


Dr. Ben Carson #BenCarson

Dr Ben Carson | Creation Vs Evolution

Our brain can process one new fact every second perhaps for all eternity before we overload its capacity! Why?  Perhaps because we are in the image of God.

Creation in all its perfection
Inspires faith and much thought
What makes sense for life's explanation?
Within and without this must be sought

The fact that man with his unique brain
Are creators that manifest love
At its roots is a way to explain
We are of our Father above


Dr. Carson has plans to write
Organ of Species, A Refute to Evolution.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YPqq6fr2CF4
I love this comment on creation found at http://www.westernjournalism.com/when-ben-carson-came-under-attack-from-an-atheist-he-silenced-him-with-one-brilliant-line/

Michael Banton

I think the Dr is near the mark. In trying to keep it simple with my friends, I would just say that at no time in history is there any evidence of the building of an altar to God by a monkey or any of the other animal's God created. Nor do you see them expressing an awareness to explain their existence. Yet from all the people groups we see an acknowledgment of our existence and a spiritual characteristic that belongs to man alone. Blaise Pascal summed it up when he said " In every Human being there is a spiritual vacuum which can only be filled by God". We are made In God's image. He has given mankind an inbuilt spiritual nature and as such we are accountable to him to know good and an evil and the moral concepts which he governs his universe by. The fallen man is always looking backwards in history to disprove God, particularly the account of creation and the flood event but God is moving on with His timetable and we are now in the unique time of history the prophets spoke about and in particular the time period revealed to Daniel concerning his fellow kinsman i.e the Jews, for the purposes of God in bringing man to accountability involving the Ist and 2nd coming of Jesus. The missing week of years still to be accomplished regarding Israel and Christs return to confront the nations at his return is fully on the cards in our lifetime. Israel is always at the centre of man's grievances and the governments are arming themselves for a final showdown.We've had two world wars which have disenfranchised the nations and man's attempt to bring about peace and order through a man-made institution called The United Nations. The Gospel, the good news that God loves us and has opened the door inviting us to be reconciled to him through Christs redemptive work at his Ist coming is largely rejected. Yet man wants peace and love without God in their lives,the bible says to their own peril. I haven't mentioned about the created angel Lucifer, now called Satan due to his fall from office because of pride and his attempt to usurp God's rule in the universe and on Earth, and his activities down throughout history in trying to draw people away from God with his lies and dragging people to Hell which his destiny. CS lewis in his book The Screwtape Letters gives a wonderful if not humorous yet serious sight into what is going on. Anyway enough said. We all know the Gospels message through evangelism. Like the devil, it is only pride that keeps people from knowing the Savior of mankind, and God hates pride.

Create

It was not until I read this Pinterest pinned from Deseretdesigns.blogspot that I understood the word create.

Take what's ordinary in your life
And spiritually make it something more
Be a creator and share your light
Bring into existence what's not been there before

From Trigger to Tapping

That dark memory so full of fright
Can be brightened for new insight
Place your crossed hands flat on your chest
Let your heart breathe, think how you're blessed

Tap the fingers close to your skin
Reverse your hands, do this again
Imagine your stress, yes, each sight and sound
Then, show you're safe and good will come around

Imagine your body in fight or flight and the energy of this stress mode.  We add stress to the mind and body when we contradict the need to get away from stress and do nothing with the cortisol and adrenal that gets released.   Instead, let the body know you've got it under control.  Keep on reacting to the stress to reduce and eliminate it as you maintain a relaxed, feel good, deep breathing state. Now you won't be trigger charged.

reassure your mind
place crossed hands on your chest
Breath in and out of your heart
take 3 long slow deep breaths
while you think of the annoying event
tap fingertips, closest to the skin, on the breastbone
as you visualize the event vividly- the sights and sounds
one more breath
Reverse hands and tap again
3 more deep slow breaths
think back on the event...
gage emotional triggering
that signaled fight or flight stress mode (cortisol and adrenalin)
now is in a contradictory relaxation mode
it will prioritize the signal that you feel safety
what triggered the stress- you've reduced and eliminated it
you are in a different emotional landscape
and warmed your heart with bonding hormones
the feel-good chemicals serotonin oxytocin
Dawson Church Tapping Deep Intimacy  http://tappingdeepintimacy.com/yes/
12 weeks course where neuro-response pathways are put into place.
It gives you a way to positively respond to stress.

write three things down
think of the event- give it a title like you would a movie
rate its emotional charge from 1-10
where do you feel it? heart, throat, back, neck?

Why TED Talks don't change people's behaviors: Tom Asacker at TEDxCambri...

We push hard to perfect
So improved behaviors appear
But, there's a disconnect
From what we know and what we call near

Imagine- reconstruct
Your new journey in life
Optimize and instruct
Who you want to be like

Desires to go far
Are not determined by facts
Who we think we are
Establishes how one acts


Faith is dead without acts
Knowledge is too, it appears
Desire is what attracts
Change, as our identity nears

It all starts with knowing who you are
And in who or what you believe
Those who walk in light see to go far
They have a purpose, to achieve

Put It Aside!

Put aside that old life story.
Replace it with something new!
What will make you fit for glory?
Filled with the spirit anew?

The old rut weakens as you build a new mindset.

Embarrassed?

Let embarrassments tutor.
Lighten up. See the humor.
Find a message. See the good!
Live daily, in gratitude!

Abundance is a Birthright

Focus intently on what you truly want.

Give it deliberate attention.

Gather your thoughts, continually to hunt

For what deserves positive mention.

What did you learn? Reframe it for good.

Evaluate your performance to reward.

What helps you maintain a great attitude?

Find delight in what moves you forward!

Release

Work to recognize and release 

Patterns that negate and displease 

Rescript your story into shape 

Reset it and recalibrate

We recycle again and again old stories we self-talk about ourselves.  Recognize these patterns and be an observer of them.  Release them for what they are and visualize "new" positive life stories.

Get Real!

Get real. Face each risk!
Strive through integrity to do.
The Spirit, enlist.
As you climb, lift others with you.

Pre-Wired

We are wired to get somewhere
To make mistakes and learn
To discover faith and prayer
To strive more to discern

The Rate of Change

The rate of change
Is dramatic at first
To rearrange
And do your best, not your worst


Do you ever feel the brain takes you seriously at first and then you rationalize and all your efforts go out the window?

Where Do You Go?

Do you get on your high horse
Or fall down on your knees
When you're not sure of life's course
Where do you go when you've needs?

My first reaction was, "What? Someone can't get baptized?"  Then, the realities make sense. There are some great discussions going on.  

http://lds.net/blog/buzz/lds-news/myths-on-new-mormons-and-gays-policy/

https://mutteringmormon.wordpress.com/2015/11/08/the-church-did-something-you-dont-agree-with-now-what/

Empowered

Ruminate
Upon God's Word
Meditate
Be empowered!

http://www.mormonchannel.org/listen/series/mormon-channel-daily-audio/christ-centered-meditation-february-25-2015

http://danielplan.com/healthyhabits/godsword/

What does meditation look like in the gospel?  It is chewing over the scriptures for deeper meaning that becomes a part of you as you take it in to partake of the love of God.  

The Brain Train That Cannot Stop

Think to be, and do 

what brings you success

Envision anew

As fears you address

Make affirmations
Like a train that cannot stop
Step into your greatness
Focus on what you have sought!

Keep to habits you have planned
Break free of what holds you back
Change your perceptions and
Get your subconscious on track

Second Nature

To spiritually mature
Old thought pathways must pale
Faith becomes second nature
As you carve a faithful trail

The more you do something the brain makes it easier for you and carves a trail.  When you let go of a habit that pathway weakens.
Through neuroplasticity, you can change the power grid of roads mapped in your brain.  When you think, feel, and habitually do in new ways they get established.

Innercize

Stand on the edge
of your full potential
Search your next step
Innercize what's mental

What causes you fear?
Does this motivate you?
What do you call near
To strengthens you anew?

Faith sometimes requires that you search within to recommit and take action.

Search Results

Live by Faith and Not by Fear - Quentin L. Cook

When we choose to follow Christ in faith rather than choosing another path out ... the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind” (2 Timothy 1:7).

Do Not Fear - Boyd K. Packer - The Church of Jesus Christ ...

Nevertheless, I do not fear the future. ... If you will accept it in your mind and cradle it in your feelings, a knowledge of the restored gospel and a testimony of  ...

God Hath Not Given Us the Spirit of Fear - The Church of ...

Fear is the antithesis of faith. It is corrosive in its effects, even deadly. “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”.

Therefore They Hushed Their Fears - The Church of Jesus ...

David A. Bednar teaches how we can overcome mortal fears by having faith in Jesus ...and the security alarm blared, a paralyzing fear filled my heart and mind. ... An example from the Book of Mormon highlights the power of the knowledge of  ...

Flint

Like the flint of a rock
Midst shifting sands that spurn
He did not run or walk
But remained solid and firm

When He could endure yet no more,
Knowing His task was complete,
He bowed His head and died, the Lord!

From the bitter came the sweet!

Isaiah 59

Put Energy in Motion

Put energy in motion
Find and engage emotion
Scratch the surface and deeply hunt
Discover what you really want


2% hear
25% see
90% focus on and choose to take action on
Results: time, peace, freedom

Invest in yourself
And seek the Lord's help
What change must be sought?
Commit to be taught

Upbringing and Achievement

Your upbringing shapes your brain
Each neuropathway that you gain

This molds your interests to come about
As well as uncertainty and doubt

With all your past, humbly embrace
Your talents on new paths you place

How much does your upbringing influence who you become?

Reaching to Rise

Rise to be that person, you were meant to be!
Ask Heavenly Father, where am I lacking?
Don't let your emotions get in the way!
Believe and envision a future day!

One by one record, what holds you back?
Release your doubts and securely keep track
Of your emotions and what you do with each
As for your goals, you continually reach!

Be Wise

Be wise
What can be said more?
Life tries
Find strength through the Lord!

Be wise
Come what may love it!
New skies
Are for our profit

Jacob 6:5 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

12 O be wise; what can I say more? 13 Finally, I bid you farewell, until I shall meet you before the pleasing bar of God, which bar striketh the wicked with awful  .

Seek a Quiet Spot

Seek a quiet spot
Heaven to implore
Humbly through faith sought
You can find the Lord

There's No Tiger in the Room!

There's no tiger in the room
So, get over being scared
Smile, it's your time to bloom
You've a message you've prepared

Level Playing Field

Be courteous and polite
Roll out the level playing field
If you can't, give them some slack
You know not, what to them, life has wheeled

F E A R

Fear is...

False

Evidence

Appearing to be

Real

But...

Life's a short existance

From each pain we will heal

I hate to even think about it, but do we have to fear in mortality? Our choices?  The choices of those we love?

Preparing for Your Endowments

If you've not been to the temple
You've a great work to do
Seek out the names of your people
And take them there with you!

Disengaged

The chest tightens
Your mind's on alert
You're disengaged, then
Speak up, lest hearts hurt.

Why do we hold things in? It puts a wall up and shuts out intimacy. Besides at a minimum they can pray for you! At least explain you've a lot on your mind and talk to a piece of paper.

Journals are our friends
They can be our prayers too 😁
Like the Psalms each one trends
Angst... Till,  God speaks to you

Fury

With cunningness and fury
The enemy awaits
To frighten us to hurry
To lure us for his ways.

Life is a gift

Life is a gift, a surprise,
A discovery to behold.
Twill unveil, before our eyes.
Our divine nature will unfold!

The Stories Best Told

The stories best told
Take you to that place
They use present tense
And keep an active pace

Pendulum

Like a pendulum that swings about
I'm somewhere between two ends
I know that life will soon turn around
Especially, when I've friends!

Awesome

Awesome! The universal word
A celebration to be heard
Is compelling and moving
Like trills and whistles of a bird

Breathe Like You're at the Beach

Be prepared. Create this plan:
Breathe...  and relax as best you can.
Unclench, like you're at the beach.
See not a crowd. Just talk to each.

Priority Number One

Priority number one
Changes all day long.
Man's work is never done
Value love. Be strong.

What do you do to let your family and friends know you value them?
How do you show loved ones that they are priority one?
1. Let the phone go to voicemail
2. Recall to each other past memorable moments.
3. Call by name
4. Remember you are exchanging a part of your lives with each other.
5. Tell how you appreciate them.
6. Write a kind note.

Be a Hub

Be a strong hub
An informed wheel
Lift someone up
Through an ordeal

Grumpy Gus

Our grumpy Gus
Is in the midst
Give patience, trust
His mood's not fixed.

Fixed- fastened securely

believe in the best in others

Transparent

Be transparent
And let your best be seen
It's apparent
You can be pleasing

Being pleasant to be around, starts with being two things: being transparent (not superficial) and being your best self.

Cloudy Water

If you're in cloudy water
And some words just can't get out
Take some sips and gather
Refreshing clarity about.

Sometimes a word, date, or name just won't come to mind. Maybe the brain is a bit cloudy and is in need of hydration.

Relax

I just enjoyed listening to http://wordwhisperer.net/yesterdays-almost-seven-hour-brain-a-thon-was-amazing/

There is a difference between lightening
And a lightening bug
Overcome what you find frightening
Learn to relax and shrug

Is it a large and death threatening moment?  No, then learn to relax and think, "This too shall pass!"

I have a selection of poems to add and the author who said the first two lines.

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Mark Twain — 'The difference between the right word and the almost right word is the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.'