My person, my best, and the “whys” inside my head

The hardest part about my journey to self acceptance and understanding has been that my person, my best friend is the person I cannot be little around.  I cannot vent or be 100% vulnerable because of discomfort that is felt from both of us. I feel so conflicted and torn, but the person I would … Continue reading My person, my best, and the “whys” inside my head

Our choices, an opportunity for growth or regret

Sitting in Church it is often surprising (although it should not be any more..) that I come with questions and thoughts in my mind, and there are topics discussed that reach to me in aid.  We had a teenage boy and then a couple speak during the main Sacrament meeting in church today about Patriotism … Continue reading Our choices, an opportunity for growth or regret

The handful of life-altering events that shape our lives

Our lives are full of spiritual and meaningful experiences.  If we are listening, we will constantly be given small nudges and bits of guidance to help us in our lives.  Are we aware of them? Do we notice them? Even more, do we purposefully ignore them (we know it is occurring and choose to not … Continue reading The handful of life-altering events that shape our lives

I think I met my little today

Today I had an interesting experience.  I think it was a realization of something that has happened before, and perhaps I’m putting the two things together for the first time.  Then again, correlation does not necessarily imply causation, and I could be making a lot out of nothing. Let’s go down the rabbit hold anyway. … Continue reading I think I met my little today

A Moment of Prayer and the sacred moments in our lives

While listening to one of the Sisters in my parent's congregation talk about her history with prayer she made the comment that a moment of prayer is a sacred moment.  Prayer is a very personal experience for each and everyone of us.  Whether you are religious or not, meditation is a powerful, personal time when … Continue reading A Moment of Prayer and the sacred moments in our lives