Happiness and Self-Worth

Which do you value more, a beat up old car or a pristine, new model? Do you enjoy getting that crisp new dollar bill over that old wrinkly, torn one? Can you appreciate the fresh cleanness of a country meadow right after a cleansing rain? Or do you prefer the stale...

The Joy Within Me

“I have it. Why not share it? Why not share it with my brother? See the joy within me shine in someone else’s eyes. I know it and I love it. Why not share it with my brother? See the joy within me shine in someone else’s eyes.” (Written by...
Compliment Someone Today

Compliment Someone Today

A recent thread on a favorite bulletin board of mine invited us to come in and share with everyone some of the compliments we receive. The responses were uplifting and enlightening about many of the men and women I’ve chatted with over the years. For many it was...
Gratitude

Gratitude

“He who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious” (D&C 78:19). For those of us in America, when we think of being thankful it’s typically November and we’re celebrating Thanksgiving (a holiday centered around giving thanks). Yet gratitude is a...
Become the Master of Your Destiny

Become the Master of Your Destiny

I remember going to a movie several years ago with my mother. It wasn’t the happiest of movies. In fact I still hesitate to watch it today as I find myself susceptible to the atmosphere of the things I watch. Of course if I’m looking for a good cry it’s perfect. In...

The Spirit of Contention

) Everyone has differences in opinion, whether tastes, or preferences. That is what gives each person a unique perspective, and there is nothing wrong with that. But in any relationship, be it a friendship, family member, or couple, there must be an agreement made...
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