"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain."
--Vivian Greene
Thursday, April 23, 2015
Thursday, April 16, 2015
A Thought on Thursday
"It is the brain, the little gray cells on which one must rely. One must seek the truth within--not without." ~Poirot
--Agatha Christie
Thursday, April 9, 2015
A Thought on Thursday: A Favorite
"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched -- they must be felt with the heart."
~Helen Keller
Friday, April 3, 2015
A Thought from Thursday.....Posted on a Friday
Sometimes life gets busy. Sometimes what you really need is to go to bed early and get the rest that you need. This past week has had a lot of later nights for various reasons. Let me tell you, just because you're up late doesn't mean that the kids will sleep in. So later nights and earlier mornings, with no possibility for a nap, makes for one tired mom. That said, sometimes it's good, maybe even best, to forget everything else and just get the rest that you need. Sleep really is VERY important. :)
On another note, I've been processing through several thoughts after listening to the recent General Women's Session of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There is so much inspiration there! Later posts will likely contain a lot of my thoughts from there, but if you haven't yet listened I encourage you to do so. It can be found here! I love the emphasis of family.
Best Wishes,
~Jen
On another note, I've been processing through several thoughts after listening to the recent General Women's Session of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. There is so much inspiration there! Later posts will likely contain a lot of my thoughts from there, but if you haven't yet listened I encourage you to do so. It can be found here! I love the emphasis of family.
Best Wishes,
~Jen
Thursday, March 26, 2015
A Thought on Thursday: A Recognition About Myself
Lately I've been enjoying myself. Really trying to figure out what truly makes me happy, and what will make life happier and more deliberate for me. To start out with I thought about all the things that I've loved doing in the past and why I loved doing them. Why am I'm not currently doing them, or not doing them very often, if I loved them so much? We all have a bucket list of some sort too, right? There are many things that I would really like to try.
My list included many types of art forms: sewing, crochet, jewelry, card making, painting, scrapbooking..... I LOVE CREATING! But also included things like being outdoors walking, taking pictures, travel, getting my hands dirty, exploring, being among nature and just taking it in and enjoying it, and especially enjoying it with my family and others
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In approaching things this way, I have tried new things, and I have also tried old things in new ways. I've pushed past my thought of "Oh, I couldn't do that," or "there isn't time for that," and have just gone for it! I've let myself make mistakes and have been okay with it. I've discovered that some "mistakes" truly turn out to be quite beautiful! I've let myself enjoy the process as well as the final outcome.
I still have so much left to discover, but thus far I've recognized in myself real joy when I am creating. I've also discovered that I have the tendency to be at opposite extremes when it comes to doing things. In some things (most things) I'm all for hurry and let's just get it done, and yet at other times I over analyze decisions, perhaps to an extreme. I'm learning to embrace this realization, about myself, Not just embrace it, but to also recognize why my response is what it is.
Sometimes I over analyze for fear of making a mistake or letting someone down, perhaps showing that I'm not perfect. If this is the case, my reasoning (conscious or not) behind over analyzing, then it is very healing to allow myself --give my self permission-- to be swift, even if it means making a mistake. It's especially freeing when it's a piece of art that I'm working on. :)
It's not healthy to always be in a hurry either. I've been more aware of how frequently "hurry up," and "lets just get it done" are in my vocabulary. I've tried to make it a conscious effort to recognize when something truly does need to be done swiftly and when it can take a bit longer. Kids can especially help with this if their natural tendency is to take life a bit more freely, or at a slower pace. Slowing down some to enjoy the process has brought perspective and appreciation in new ways.
Either way, swift or analytical, I give myself permission to recognize what is best for me and for my family, and in doing that I am meeting my goal of a more deliberate life!
Best Regards!
~Jen
My list included many types of art forms: sewing, crochet, jewelry, card making, painting, scrapbooking..... I LOVE CREATING! But also included things like being outdoors walking, taking pictures, travel, getting my hands dirty, exploring, being among nature and just taking it in and enjoying it, and especially enjoying it with my family and others
.
In approaching things this way, I have tried new things, and I have also tried old things in new ways. I've pushed past my thought of "Oh, I couldn't do that," or "there isn't time for that," and have just gone for it! I've let myself make mistakes and have been okay with it. I've discovered that some "mistakes" truly turn out to be quite beautiful! I've let myself enjoy the process as well as the final outcome.
I still have so much left to discover, but thus far I've recognized in myself real joy when I am creating. I've also discovered that I have the tendency to be at opposite extremes when it comes to doing things. In some things (most things) I'm all for hurry and let's just get it done, and yet at other times I over analyze decisions, perhaps to an extreme. I'm learning to embrace this realization, about myself, Not just embrace it, but to also recognize why my response is what it is.
Sometimes I over analyze for fear of making a mistake or letting someone down, perhaps showing that I'm not perfect. If this is the case, my reasoning (conscious or not) behind over analyzing, then it is very healing to allow myself --give my self permission-- to be swift, even if it means making a mistake. It's especially freeing when it's a piece of art that I'm working on. :)
It's not healthy to always be in a hurry either. I've been more aware of how frequently "hurry up," and "lets just get it done" are in my vocabulary. I've tried to make it a conscious effort to recognize when something truly does need to be done swiftly and when it can take a bit longer. Kids can especially help with this if their natural tendency is to take life a bit more freely, or at a slower pace. Slowing down some to enjoy the process has brought perspective and appreciation in new ways.
Either way, swift or analytical, I give myself permission to recognize what is best for me and for my family, and in doing that I am meeting my goal of a more deliberate life!
Best Regards!
~Jen
Thursday, March 19, 2015
A Thought on Thursday: Time Management
Today's thought is brief. I share with you a thought I had during a moment of contemplation about organizing what is going on in my life. I always like to look back at my mission statement, especially when things seem to be spiraling out of control. It helps to provide perspective. I leave my thought with you to ponder, and then to act upon appropriately.
"Time management is more than managing time; it's knowing what's most important and acting accordingly."
Best Wishes
~Jen
"Time management is more than managing time; it's knowing what's most important and acting accordingly."
Best Wishes
~Jen
Thursday, March 12, 2015
A Thought on Thursday: An Answer to Prayer
Answers to prayers come in various ways. With things a bit more hectic recently, I needed a few answers. This week an answer came to me while reading my scriptures, through a verse of scripture. It spoke to me so much that I pinned up a portion of it on my vision board so that I can see and think about it daily. So, for my thought today, I share with you this scripture, the answer to many of my prayers.
It can be found in the book of Doctrine and Covenants, Section 78, verse 18. It reads, "And ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along. The kingdom is yours and the blessing thereof are yours, and the riches of eternity are yours."
The part that I pinned up on my vision board reads, "...be of good cheer, for I will lead you along...." It has now daily reminded me to find joy, even in the mundane and difficult parts of the day, and to be of good cheer, having hope and faith in my Savior, knowing that He has, and will continue to lead me along. Choosing to be happy and pray for the ability to do so, truly has made this week a lot better, even though other challenging circumstances have not changed. Want another challenge yourself? This week, seek to find happiness and be of good cheer! Added to showing gratitude, it's an amazing combination!
Cheers!
~Jen
It can be found in the book of Doctrine and Covenants, Section 78, verse 18. It reads, "And ye cannot bear all things now; nevertheless, be of good cheer, for I will lead you along. The kingdom is yours and the blessing thereof are yours, and the riches of eternity are yours."
The part that I pinned up on my vision board reads, "...be of good cheer, for I will lead you along...." It has now daily reminded me to find joy, even in the mundane and difficult parts of the day, and to be of good cheer, having hope and faith in my Savior, knowing that He has, and will continue to lead me along. Choosing to be happy and pray for the ability to do so, truly has made this week a lot better, even though other challenging circumstances have not changed. Want another challenge yourself? This week, seek to find happiness and be of good cheer! Added to showing gratitude, it's an amazing combination!
Cheers!
~Jen
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