Visiting, feeling like an outsider, and extending a smile to someone in need

We are visiting a church in another town this weekend. A different congregation, with a completely different dynamic from our typical Sunday. It is not out of the ordinary to be greeted by a number of people when visiting another Ward (what our church calls the geographic boundaries that constitute a congregation) before the Sacrament … Continue reading Visiting, feeling like an outsider, and extending a smile to someone in need →

Does this evolve with me as I grow, experience, and age?

This began as an ending to Is this what it feels to be "little” But the more that I write I see that it may stand on its own. So I asked myself the question above. Should I expect this to evolve? Has it already? The quick answer is I don’t know. This has caused … Continue reading Does this evolve with me as I grow, experience, and age? →

Passing Judgement, on ourselves and others

We are all very sensitive to judgement. The last thing we want is to have others place undue opinion about who we are without the proper context and content. With time and experience, people should be able to see who we are by the "fruits that we bear" or the actions of our lives. While … Continue reading Passing Judgement, on ourselves and others →

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 →

Calling a spade, a spade (my little side)

All day I have wanted to be diapered. I had even talked with my wife about it, but our morning was not what it was expected to be. I didn’t want to add any discomfort to her, so I did what I’ve done countless times before. I internalized it, and tried to push the urge/desire/feeling … Continue reading Calling a spade, a spade (my little side) →

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 →