There is a verse in the Book of Mormon that really stood out to me the last time that I read it.  The prophet Jacob has just been talking to his people about how the Jews will reject Jesus Christ, their only real hope and safe foundation.  He then asks a rhetorical question, not expecting...
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About Shelly

I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I’m passionate about strengthening my relationship with Jesus Christ through personal growth, family history, teaching my children, and harnessing the power of early mornings …and documenting my experiences along the way. Welcome to my little corner of the world. 

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Higher Thoughts: Inspiring My Best Imagination

I’ve been thinking a lot about thoughts lately and how important they are.  Here are some of the things that I’ve been learning…   CTFAR Model First, let...
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Feel 2018: February Observations and Reflections

I can’t believe it’s already a week into March!  February went by in a blink… except for the days that I was in India.  Those days dragged on...
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True Confidence: Nourishing Seeds and Gathering Evidence

Taking a little break from my Feel 2018 posts – kind of… there’s still some feelings stuff sprinkled in here.  haha – to write about some puzzle pieces...
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Feel 2018: Buffering with Christ

Continuing on my Feel 2018 journey, I wanted to share some thoughts and experiences about buffering. One of the definitions of the word buffer is to “lessen or moderate...
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Feel 2018: January Observations and Reflections

I can’t believe it’s already the last day of January!  Usually, January is my least favorite month.  Christmas is over and it’s just cold and miserable outside.  But...
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Feel 2018: My Thoughts About Social Media and Giving Up Our Power

Photo by Becca Tapert on Unsplash *I’m gonna preface this by saying that everyone is entitled to their own opinion.  This is just mine.  And I am aware that I don’t...
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Feel 2018: Shame Likes to Hitch a Ride

Photo by Isaac Quick on Unsplash This is what I want to say to the emotion named Shame.  I want to say “dude.  This heart is under restoration.  Stay off.  You...
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Feel 2018: My Little Heart House

Like I mentioned at the end of my last post, negative and positive emotion go hand in hand.   As Brene Brown says, “We can’t selectively numb emotions –...
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My Morning Ritual that Transformed My Life

  Hi.  I’m Shelly.  And I’m a human.  Being a human is complicated.  As a human, I experience a wide range of emotion.  I get to experience joy...
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