tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43056162547735662782024-03-13T04:21:36.065-07:00Judy CooleyJudy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.comBlogger66125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-43184584014164837942022-07-11T13:43:00.003-07:002022-09-29T14:19:03.698-07:00<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 20px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVWLLmn1F7QKVMZqN3d2LbaQ-85wrNAi2HfuyVlljr4sCAHSx6G_M0QvoWqWgO8quYhaDfOVKWo5NonpKAy_rCmWnikJY_7tFTguOAb1_Gqsjh3OV8aXZnYqZ0CymoSWdGeKpJhOyvGMCFO2eEKVFtKkh_EPeClJcvMoP1lQLPCb2NwkcnSeyL73bDQ/s612/istockphoto-1068368872-612x612.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="344" data-original-width="612" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsVWLLmn1F7QKVMZqN3d2LbaQ-85wrNAi2HfuyVlljr4sCAHSx6G_M0QvoWqWgO8quYhaDfOVKWo5NonpKAy_rCmWnikJY_7tFTguOAb1_Gqsjh3OV8aXZnYqZ0CymoSWdGeKpJhOyvGMCFO2eEKVFtKkh_EPeClJcvMoP1lQLPCb2NwkcnSeyL73bDQ/w530-h192/istockphoto-1068368872-612x612.jpg" width="530" /></a></div><p></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">LIGHT</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue; font-size: 20px;"> </span></h1>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">“In the beginning, God created.” These are the first words of the Bible, before we know of His Divine Love, we are introduced to God as a great artist designing worlds. “And they The Gods said, Let there be LIGHT: and there was light. And The Gods saw the light, for <i>it was</i> bright; and they divided the light from the darkness.” (Moses 2:1-25) </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">When God sculpted humanity out of the clay of the earth, God breathed life into his nostrils. We are all the art of God, created in His image, we carry within us the dust, light and breath of His making.</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Light was our beginning. By using the direction of the sun, or the orientation of the stars, and the cycles of the moon, our ancestors used light to tell time or to chart courses and navigate their way.</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Have you noticed the <b>human eye is drawn</b> to <b>light</b>. We can't help it. It just happens. Could it be because in the beginning our first body was light, as spirit children of God? Just think of it, we’ve come to this world to gain mortal bodies and experiences by encountering on our journey oppositions, darkness and light, faith and fear, joy and suffering. So, the Light drawing us in, is like a coming home to our Heavenly parents, our beginnings. </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">In the scriptures we read, “That which is of God is light; and he that receives light, and continues in God, receives more light and that light grows brighter and brighter until the perfect day.</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b>And again, verily I say it unto you… that you may know the truth, that you may chase darkness from among you…” -Doctrine & Covenants 50: 24</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Jesus taught, “I am the LIGHT of the world: he that follows me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” Jesus also calls us a light, “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.” He then invites us to “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Mat 5:14,16)</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">So, how do we create and increase “Light” and chase darkness from among us? What does this look like in our day to day choices, our surroundings we create and most importantly within our hearts? </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I invite you to look for the light of Christ, begin there. And let that light work in your heart creating more light, until it grows brighter and brighter. Remembering there is opposition in all things, and you will face darkness and sin. In those moments pray to God to ignite a spark of hope and look to our Great creator, He has promised His light will come to those who seek. </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">May His light forever shine upon you is my prayer and hope,</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Namaste</span></p><div><br /></div>Judy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.com0Layton, UT, USA41.0602216 -111.971052912.836013920559861 -147.12730289999996 69.284429279440133 -76.814802900000032tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-85260490755027886022022-06-15T08:00:00.005-07:002022-06-15T08:17:44.812-07:00"I LOVE AND ACCEPT YOU _______ "<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDuzYwYf3QZvOrvEuFwawcSLSH3Jd4gU0X8WM-Zrd0V00gq4xkP-tSGaS4DR0aD65AWQVjN0h02V5ec9LSlgJV0BnRHSt6ufrakWQlbn7yzE0pRpmoK45Su1Cxps8wznI0THXmnsPHXPtuqYgSsmu0Wjd7V1zGMykd8BStLsErhPbgfI51XvazvDsIA/s3264/IMG_4339.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfDuzYwYf3QZvOrvEuFwawcSLSH3Jd4gU0X8WM-Zrd0V00gq4xkP-tSGaS4DR0aD65AWQVjN0h02V5ec9LSlgJV0BnRHSt6ufrakWQlbn7yzE0pRpmoK45Su1Cxps8wznI0THXmnsPHXPtuqYgSsmu0Wjd7V1zGMykd8BStLsErhPbgfI51XvazvDsIA/s320/IMG_4339.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Change usually happens little by little. It's like watching a sunrise or sunset, slowing down to witness the display of colors, the light increasing or decreasing so gradually it seems as if time stands still, but if you are distracted or turn away you can miss the moment. Changing a habit takes daily line upon line, here a little, there a little. And just like the sunrise or sunset if we are distracted we can miss out. The beauty of this process of change is that "the sun will come out tomorrow" and we are given a new opportunity of beginning to try again.</span></div><p></p><p>Want changes in your life? Then you must change something you do daily- today! It is by the small and simple things that great things are created and change begins to happen. What you become is the result of what you do today. This law of creation is always at work like the rising and setting of the sun, and either we are growing and progressing or we are missing the moments being stuck or maybe even regressing in our progress. </p><p>I want to share with you the simple yet powerful tool of daily mediation, my favorite is adding the mantra "I love and accept you ______"(insert your name) this has the power to change our hearts, and keeps our sight on the God's love, just the way we are in this moment, now. God's love is defined as charity which never fails us, love always wins. He sees us as who we can become, He knows our hearts and desires for us to become our best self, our divine self. "The curious paradox is that when I love and accept myself just as I am, then I can change..." let's begin there, have a seat, breath in "I love and accept you, _____" and look towards the SON, it will be glorious! </p><p>"That which is of God is LIGHT; and he that receives light, and continues in God, receives more light; and that light grows brighter and brighter until the perfect day." Doctrine & Covenants 50:24</p><p>Attached is a link to some meditations I've created on SOUNDCLOUD.... enjoy! </p><p><a href="https://www.blogger.com/u/3/blog/post/edit/4305616254773566278/6641052169857129353#">Mediation for Transformation and Change</a></p><p>https://soundcloud.com/judy-cooley/meditation-for-love-and-acceptance?in=judy-cooley/sets/meditations-by-judy-cooley&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing</p><p>also I recommend the <u>Small Seed Still app</u> for Christian meditations.</p>Judy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-66410521698571293532017-12-28T14:14:00.001-08:002017-12-28T14:14:20.092-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">The story behind the painting</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "american typewriter"; font-size: medium;">I
have daughters who have battled eating disorders and anxiety. In this fight there have
been times the adversary has clouded their memory of who they are and whose they are.
I painted this as a reminder that they are, I am, and we are all sons and
daughters of a Loving Heavenly Father. Who sent His Only Begotten Son to be our Redeemer to light our way back home to Him. We are asked to reflect His light, seek His
light to guide us, it's in His Light we grow and we find Hope. There will
always be Light & Shadows, and Sunshine & Storms</span><span style="font-family: "american typewriter";"><span style="font-size: 19px;"> we</span></span><span style="font-family: "american typewriter"; font-size: medium;"> have to decide where to walk. </span></div>
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us. I’ve seen it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "american typewriter"; font-size: medium;">And I am grateful for the journey!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "american typewriter";"><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-family: "american typewriter";">This
painting is used by “Daughters of Light” a program of Life Changing Services to
raise funds and awareness for Young Women with addictions.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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P.S. My daughters are both doing so well- they reflect His brilliant light in their lives in so many ways!</div>
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"Stay By The Tree"</div>
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This is one of my newest prints that Altus Art will be distributing.</div>
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I had a great experience creating this painting.</div>
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I was asked by Karen Broadhead if I could do a painting for "Mothers Who Know' A program of Life Changing Services. This is an online class for those who desire to stand strong in facing the opposition of our day, specializing in supporting mothers who have a child or spouse battling addiction or other unhealthy behaviors. She teaches these women that no matter the storms and trails they are facing- to stay at the tree- where we partake of the Saviors Love and Grace. Remain holding on tight to the Iron Rod which is the word of God. This is where healing and peace can be found. </div>
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I have a testimony from my own life experiences, that I've found this peace and strength to sustain me. I am forever grateful for my Savior and the peace he promises. Thank you Madi Holt for sharing your beauty by being my model, and thank you Karen for giving me this honor and opportunity to create. It felt great to paint again!</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">“… I partook of the fruit… it filled my soul with exceedingly great joy; wherefore, I began to be desirous that my family should partake of it also; for I knew that it was desirable above all other fruit.” </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">1 Nephi 8:12</span></div>
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Judy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-77934568712222072212016-06-07T17:09:00.001-07:002016-06-07T17:09:26.710-07:00"TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN TO YA!"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
The 2016 Climb</div>
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Erik, Megan, Charles and me on top of The Middle Teton </div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #181818;">It's a reminder to us that we can do hard things, and a great way to work those </span></span><span style="color: #181818; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">stick-to-ity muscles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">Janus: The Roman god of beginnings and transitions. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: large;">since he looks to the future and to the past. </span><br />
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The future is shaped by our current thinking.</div>
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What do you want to let go of from 2015?</div>
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I hope that these past 40 days have been a journey of transformation and change of heart for you.</div>
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I hope I at least gave you somethings to think about. After all we are all on this adventure of life together- I lift you and you lift me and together we ascend.</div>
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It's been a big challenge to blog everyday, but a great experience to really think about what "transformation and change" look and feels like. There are a few virtuous I didn't get to that I wanted to like Integrity, Time management, laughter, leadership and fasting. Maybe another day.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">where there is hatred, let me sow love; </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">where there is doubt, faith;</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">where there is despair, hope; </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">where there is darkness, light; </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">where there is sadness, joy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">seek to be consoled </span><span style="font-size: large;">as to console;</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">to be understood, as to understand, </span></div>
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I remember writing in my journal when my daddy pasted away about a thread I felt that connected us. </div>
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As humans we aren't meant to be alone; we need one another.</div>
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We need each other along this journey, there are times I fall and need to lean on you, and there are times I have to strength for you to lean on me. Together we climb, alone we struggle.</div>
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There are three million species of animals living in the tropical rain forests, and one of them, the red fire ant, lives underground, under constant threat of annihilation from flash floods. Nature doesn't care. If a species wants to survive, it has to prove it deserves to. When the floods come, the fire ants hold on to each other, creating a living raft that can float until the water recedes. Months, if necessary.<br />So how does a species figure something like that out? Instinct? Trial and error? Was there one fire ant who was being swept away by the rushing water... and grabbed on to another ant, only to find that together they could float?<br /><br />As humans we need each other in the floods of life... to help each other out- to reach out and grab on to one another.<br />We recognize ourselves in each other, and are programmed for compassion, for heroism, for love. </div>
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Judy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-21879132292961455812015-12-29T07:20:00.000-08:002015-12-29T07:20:00.061-08:00Day 38: Choice & Accountability- Taming of the Bronco<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I heard a man who was a WWII Vet fighter pilot, age 93 speak to a group of youth. He was vibrant and strong physically and spiritually. He captured our attention and imaginations with his stories from the war. He spoke of how we each come into this life to obtain a body- which he called the "Bronco" and the test is in taming our Bronco. In other words- learning Choice & Accountability. Letting our appetites and fears rule us it can be like a wild bucking bronco, and all you can do is hold on for dear life. When we learn that we are in charge with our choices and learn how to tame and own up to our choices- we then take the reins and calm the beast and can actually enjoy the ride!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So many in society claim we are victims of our human nature and surrounding circumstances. "Go with what makes you feel good. you're choices only effect you. satisfy your appetites and you will be happy. it's not your fault you are the victim" just some of the lies of the advisory whispered to us. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, Whose in charge of your Bronco?</span></div>
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Choose you this day whom ye will serve; … but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord (<a class="scripref" href="https://www.lds.org/scriptures/ot/josh/24.15?lang=eng#14" style="border: 0px; color: #7e7e7e; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Joshua 24:15</a>).</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"I feel Peaceful & Optimistic about the Future!"</span></div>
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I admit it- I'm a talk radio junkie. Lately though I haven't had the time. And I've been trying a internet, radio, and Netflix diet- only small portions. I have to do this because it can feel like our world is spiraling out of control. What's good is called evil and what's evil is called good- topsy turvy. And it's hard for me to keep my hopes up and not give into fear. So, my antidote is reading and listening to things that are virtuous, lovely and of good report, mediate, pray & ponder as well as just simply think "Happy Thoughts" </div>
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"Turn those frowns upside down" something so simple you learned it in primary.</div>
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We have to practice the talent of garbage sifting- called discernment. And also practice the art of positive thinking. One of the most optimistic people I know was President Gordon B. Hinckley. Who said, "Our future is as bright as our faith." Another fine example of taking really hard life situations and turning them around with such optimism is Helen Keller who said,</div>
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Think about it- each day is a New Beginning! And you are it's Creator!</div>
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What's it going to be today?</div>
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Dedicated to another Optimistic soul- Lauren Webb- Whose Smile is missed!<br />
<a href="http://livinglaurenslegacy.blogspot.com/2015/12/when-life-is-always-missing-something.html">When life is always missing something (or someone)</a></div>
Judy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-34132738704455853502015-12-27T20:45:00.001-08:002015-12-27T20:47:42.185-08:00Day 36: What is Your Legacy?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I helped my fragile mother into the shower and stood outside the shower just in case she fell. I thought about all the times as a little girl she bathed me and my sister and sang "oh I wish I was a fishy in the sea.." which I sang to my children and have sung to my grandchildren as I bathe them. I've thought about the things I learned from my mother that I have passed on to the next generation and the next. And what will they remember about me? What day in and day out things have I done that they have picked up on? Have I taught kindness, joy and faith? As a parent your children are everything- your world rotates around them. Then one day you wake up and they've grown. And I can't remember the last time they needed me to bathe them or sing them goodnight. And what if I would've know that night or that bath that it was going to be the last, would I have done things different? Have I taught them what they will need? And after today I realize I will probably need them in the far future to do for me what I can't do any longer- and I hope I've taught them well.</span></div>
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How much time and money do you invest in your appearances?<br />
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When what is most essential to our happiness and feelings of self worth are not seen, it lies underneath the skin.<br />
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I'm a true believer that there is the light of Christ in all people- a goodness, a potential, and great worth. In today's world it's easy to forget that- about ourselves as well as others. </div>
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If I can honestly believe I am a child of God and are of infinite worth... I have to accept others as children of God also. </div>
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When I first heard about positive affirmations, one of the first exercises I was taught to do was to look in the mirror right into my eyes and say, " I love and accept myself just the way I am!" At first it feels like a lie, a little uncomfortable and silly. I now practice saying that in my mind as I look into others eyes. Remember our thoughts our very powerful- and we create our lives with them good or bad. So, give it a try! Awaken your Individual Worth and begin seeing it in others. </div>
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Judy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-27831212241670672082015-12-25T21:05:00.001-08:002015-12-25T21:05:15.980-08:00Day 34: God Bless Us Everyone!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favorite Christmas story is the story of Scooge- and his mightiest change of heart. May we learn to live Christmas in the past, present and future- without needing to be haunted by spirits. Live in the Spirit of Chirstmas daily in our hearts. Make room for the Holy, express gratitude, and Love as He does.</span></div>
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Judy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-38921759721634594122015-12-25T20:48:00.001-08:002015-12-25T20:48:14.734-08:00Day 33:Gather Light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tonight is Christmas Eve. I love the tradition of Christmas lights. They remind us of the Savior, the light, hope and life of the world. It's so fitting to celebrate Christmas with lights.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a neighborhood in Fruit Heights they line the street with luminaries- we drive through it on our way home. I so appreciate the work and dedication this neighborhood puts into this tradition for others. They must work together to cover so much area, it's obvious when someone decides not to participate leaving a gap amongst the trail of light.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For us to be a light to the world it takes work and dedication also. And unity to light the path together. so as part of my change of heart and transformation I want to be a light gather and shiner to light the path for others and to be like our Savior.</span></div>
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Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. John 8:12</div>
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Judy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-8191005889858101922015-12-23T07:05:00.000-08:002015-12-23T07:07:34.088-08:00Day 32: Declare Glad Tidings of Great Joy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm betting today is a busy day for all of us- hustling to get Christmas ready. </div>
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I'm hoping as part of my change of heart to not get so caught up in the busy that I forget the reason.</div>
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I want to have my words and actions today to be like the angels that rejoiced in song declaring </div>
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"<b>Glad Tidings of Great Joy!"</b></div>
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"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, <b>I bring you good tidings of great joy</b>, which shall be to all people.<span class="verse" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px 1px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this <span class="clarityWord" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">shall be</span> a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.<span class="verse" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px 1px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span><u>And when they had seen <span class="clarityWord" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">it,</span> they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. </u>And all they that heard <span class="clarityWord" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">it</span> wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary kept all these things, and pondered <span class="clarityWord" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">them</span> in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them." Luke 2:7-20</div>
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"Lift up your heart and rejoice, for the hour of your mission is come; and your tongue shall be loosed, <b>and you shall declare glad tidings of great joy</b> unto this generation." Doctrine & Covenants 31:3</div>
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We can be like <span class="strong" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Mary and Joseph</span> by doing what God wants us to do.</div>
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We can be like the <span class="strong" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">shepherds</span> and <span class="strong" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Wise Men</span> by following Jesus Christ.</div>
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We can be like the <span class="strong" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">angels</span> by telling others the real story of Christmas.<br />
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Judy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-76252813425765981162015-12-22T22:28:00.000-08:002015-12-22T22:28:21.110-08:00Day 31: Trustworthy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I think of Joseph and his role and responsibility as the guardian earthly father of Jesus Christ. I imagine that he was a kind, gentle giant of a man. He's often overlooked in the Christmas story. His Faith was tested, he rose above public criticism, cared and provided safety and shelter for Mary and baby Jesus. He had to have been Trustworthy for such a responsibly and calling as Teacher, Guardian, Provider and daddy to the Savior of the world. </div>
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"Trust in the <span class="smallCaps" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-variant: small-caps; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Lord</span> with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths." Proverbs 3:5-6</div>
Judy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-92155031349690881602015-12-21T22:18:00.001-08:002015-12-21T22:18:26.781-08:00Day 30: Forgiveness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One of the trickiest change of heart for me is forgiveness. holding on to old hurts and mistakes and beating yourself up over and over again- is like walking in the mud and then walking in your house and realizing your mistake- you take the mud off and keep it in a baggie with you to remind you of the ugly stupid mistake you made. silly but really what are you caring around with you that's just mud? Prayer can help- ask for the strength to forgive those who have wronged you. Abandon feelings of anger, bitterness, or revenge. Instead seek out the sunshine- look for the good in others rather than focusing on their faults and magnifying their weakness. Allow God to be the judge of others' harmful scions. It may be difficult to let go of hurt feelings, but you can do it with the Lord's help. You will find that forgiveness can heal terrible wounds, replacing the poison of contention and hatred with the peace and love that only God can give. One of the greatest tools I have found is to seek gratitude for the experience or the person that forgiveness needs to be applied to- like a healing balm that needs to go on before the band-aid. I found this poem that to me is a great example of the process of forgiving and moving on.</div>
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<b>I am lost...I am helpless... It isn't my fault.</b></div>
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<b>I pretend I don't see it.</b></div>
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<b>I can't believe I am in the same place again, but it isn't my fault.</b></div>
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<b>It still takes a long time to get out.</b></div>
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<b>I still fall in... it's a habit.</b></div>
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<b>My eyes are open... I know where I am... It is my fault.</b></div>
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<b>I get out immediately.</b></div>
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"Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt lovethy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you..." Matthew 5:43-44</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"This Christmas, mend a quarrel. Seek out a forgotten friend. Dismiss suspicion and replace it with trust. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Write a letter (to Elder Cooley). Give a soft answer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Encourage youth. Manifest your loyalty in word and deed. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Keep a promise. Forgo a grudge. Forgive an enemy. Apologize. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Try to understand. Examine your demands on others. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Think first of someone else. Be kind, Be gentle. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Laugh a little more. Express your gratitude. Welcome a stinger. Gladden the heart of a child. Take pleasure in the beauty and wonder of the earth. Speak your love and then speak it again." President Howard W. Hunter</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As I reflect upon Living in the Spirit of Christmas, I think of the whole plan of Life- to be born and receive a body to house our spirits. To be tested if will we develop Faith in Jesus Christ or not? What a perfect experience- our choices and thoughts everyday determine the outcome of that test. The Savior was born a baby in lowly circumstances... born to be our Savior from sin and death. He is our example of how to live day to day. If you believe in Him you conduct your life differently. When we live in the spirit of Christmas daily when we remember Him and take upon His will and do His work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We can't help but wonder how much difference one person makes in the world. We look inside ourselves, questioning if we have the capacity for heroism and greatness. But the truth is every time we take an action, we make an impact. Every single thing we do has an effect on the people around us. Every choice we make sends ripples out into the world. Our smallest acts of kindness can cause a chain reaction of unforeseen benefits for people we've never met. We might not witness those results, but they happen all the same.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The point when all things are possible; the moment when a choice was made or an action taken; the breath inhaled before a first step forward. And the most lasting chain reactions that are started by those moments. And actions and choices are always the ones that are started by love.</span><br />
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For I was an hungred, and ye gave me meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me in:</div>
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Naked, and ye clothed me: I was sick, and ye visitedme: I was in prison, and ye came unto me.</div>
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Then shall the righteous answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, and fed <span class="clarityWord" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">thee?</span> or thirsty, and gave <span class="clarityWord" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">thee</span> drink?</div>
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When saw we thee a stranger, and took <span class="clarityWord" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">thee</span> in? or naked, and clothed <span class="clarityWord" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">thee?</span></div>
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<span class="verse" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px 1px 0px 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </span>And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done <span class="clarityWord" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">it</span> unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done <span class="clarityWord" style="background-position: 0px 0px; border: 0px; font-style: italic; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">it</span> unto me. -Matthew 25:35-40</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On this day in 1903 the Wright Brothers took flight.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Their first flight was shorter than a Boeing 747's wing span. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Look how far we've come from that first flight!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Do you have a "Big Dream?"</span></div>
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okay, I realize we're all not Wilbur & Orville and flight is a really huge dream, but why not you? We all have dreams and desires. Some, I even am crazy enough to believe we were born for. I also believe in the heavens before we were born we were instructed and taught to be able to fulfill that dream.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What are the small steps you're taking to get "lift" to soar?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most people thought Flight for man was impossible. The Wright Brothers heard the naysayers and still dared to work, and believed in the impossible.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Are you letting obstacles, fear and doubts of others get in your way of your dream?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true is really true, there would be little hope of advance." </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What would you do if you weren't afraid?</span></div>
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The heater was broken in my class today so it was 47degrees in the room. you can't move enough to ever get warm enough to get a safe stretch at that temperature. </div>
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So, simply do your yoga in a warm comfortable setting, never stretch beyond the edge where force = injury, and remember to breath. Do yoga today so, you can do yoga tomorrow. Learn to Modify the poses that feel uncomfortable beyond your edge. </div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">"He who binds to himself a Joy does the winged life destroy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">But he who kisses the Joy as it flies lives in Eternity's sunrise."</span></div>
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Today I built a gingerbread house, made snow angels in the untouched snow, and went on a polar bear hunt with my grandchildren. My head was screaming at me "You have so much that needs to be done!" but what does a mom do when her daughter needs her help? I'm exhausted and wonder how I use to do that day in and day out and didn't die young. </div>
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Over the years I've asked several times for time to stand still so I could hold it just a little longer to enjoy a kiss, my babies sweet smell, a dance by full moonlight, braiding hair, laughing till you cry, walks with heartfelt talks and a hug goodnight. But I have to admit enjoying the moment doesn't come easy for me. I wish as a young mother I would've slowed down and played more with my children. </div>
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I'll try to kiss the Joy as it flies by. We don't have yesterday and we don't have tomorrow we are only guaranteed the "now" so we better enjoy the moments. </div>
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My transformation today was I was able to leave the dishes to play in the snow.</div>
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"Therefore continue your journey and let you hearts rejoice; </div>
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for behold, I am with you even unto the end." -D&C 100:12</div>
Judy Cooleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11311043402866877410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4305616254773566278.post-75362063212130481252015-12-15T10:55:00.002-08:002015-12-15T10:55:40.455-08:00Day 24: Balance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">Like this Cairn- sometimes balance is delicate and defies logic.</span></div>
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I spend most of my day trying to get it ALL done. And I don't even work full time. How do we balance the have to's and the want to's? This is something I've struggled with my adult life especially as a mother, wife, grandma, daughter and house owner, then add on top of that teacher, church member, talents, friends, exercise time, blogs, emails, skiing, Christmas shopping and sleep. </div>
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I remember teaching my children with a mason jar of rocks and sand - if they put the big rocks in first the sand will fit in around it better. Whereas, if they put the sand in first the big rocks don't fit in the jar. the lesson of the jar of rocks and sand is;</div>
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the rocks are the things that matter most: Family, God, Education, Work the 'have to's' ... the sand is the "fillers" like friends, hobbies, free time- the 'want to's'</div>
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Get the Big rocks in first and the others either fall away or some how magically fit in. </div>
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I know it works- I've experimented on it. </div>
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Then I loose my balance and the big rocks seem bigger and the sand is over spilling, and maybe the jar might even crack. </div>
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In yoga I tell my class in order to do the balance poses- you have to simplify- drop the brain and simply focus on the breath. </div>
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we can be really hard and critical of ourselves when we can't strike that perfect balance. How about we try for simply doing the best we can instead, and let go of having to be it all and do it all.</div>
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I'm not advocating idleness- just the opposite- get moving the big rocks in place first. I get distracted by the sand and want to play in it. </div>
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Joy will come when you find a balance</div>
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Dropping the brain is letting go of exhaustion as a status symbol and productivity as self-worth and the weight of needing to be Perfect. There is no perfect balance- there is movement and correction in balance.</div>
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Focusing on the Breath is remembering the Relationships, Experiences & Memories, and Knowledge & Testimony are all we take with us-so they are the Breath of Life.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">What Big Rocks can you focus on today?</span></div>
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I'm writing this while traveling home along I-15 from St. George in adverse conditions. (Don't worry I'm not driving) I understand I'm headed into a doozie of a snow storm!</div>
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It's got me thinking about how the road we travel on in life sometimes can become hazardous and we are forced to move forward in stormy conditions. And sometimes it's not of our choice or making. Some conditions can be "white knuckle gripping" and all you can do is keep a safe pace and eyes on the road and pray like crazy! But what about the times when the lines in the road can't be seen, the windshield wipers can't beat it back fast enough, and you feel like you're spinning out of control? </div>
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In yoga we teach about being grounded, having balance, staying focused and staying with the flow of breath, all great mental, emotional and physical abilities to have in the stormy road conditions of life. </div>
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No matter how serious the trial, how deep the distress, how great the affliction, God will never desert us. He never has, and He never will. He cannot do it. It is not in His character. He is an unchangeable being; the same yesterday, the same today, and He will be the same through out the eternities. We have found that God. We have made Him our friend,by obeying His gospel; and He will stand by us. We may pass through the fiery furnace: we may pass through deep waters; but we shall not be consumed nor overwhelmed. We shall emerge from all these trials and difficulties the better and purer for them, if we only trust in our God, and keep His commandments. -Joseph Smith</div>
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