We've all experienced what I'm about to talk about. I have heard this from the mouths of our own children and other children as well.
"These new shoes can run fast!"
I can't help but smile when I have heard this.
I overheard a young boy say to his mother, "Mom, do you think that these new shoes will be able to run faster than Braxton?" The mother responded matter-of-fact to her son, "I'll bet so."
We all have things in our lives that give us the mental boost we need to overcome the trials and challenges that life 'deals' us. These psychological helps give the necessary energy we need to be the best that we can be.
Out of the mouths of young people are taught the valuable lessons we so badly need. I am grateful for these lessons that help me personally and give a perspective that I wouldn't have otherwise received. I love the outlook of children and the humor that comes with their simplicity.
The next time you face a difficulty, think about those fast running shoes that kids are convinced will sprint them to victory. If nothing else comes from that thought a smile will surely appear and a good laugh can get you through anything.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Do What You Say
When I was young my parents taught us kids to do what we say.
I have tried to follow this wisdom. It is a very important principle to follow. Let me share something with you that will illustrate the importance of doing what you say you will do.
I was hired to clean dirt off of wooden boards that were owned by a farmer who lived in the same small Utah town where we lived. The boards were used to place in the cages of the farmer's younger mink so that they wouldn't fall through the links of the cage. Once the mink got to a certain age and grew bigger, the boards were removed until the following year. This farmer hired me for the job but because of the monotony of the job I didn't ever complete what I said I would do.
The boards remained in a heap without any concern from me. The farmer didn't pay attention to my neglect until he needed the boards the following year.
You guessed it, this man was in a predicament because I didn't follow through.
Do what you say and then there will always be situations that are good and comfortable.
I have tried to follow this wisdom. It is a very important principle to follow. Let me share something with you that will illustrate the importance of doing what you say you will do.
I was hired to clean dirt off of wooden boards that were owned by a farmer who lived in the same small Utah town where we lived. The boards were used to place in the cages of the farmer's younger mink so that they wouldn't fall through the links of the cage. Once the mink got to a certain age and grew bigger, the boards were removed until the following year. This farmer hired me for the job but because of the monotony of the job I didn't ever complete what I said I would do.
The boards remained in a heap without any concern from me. The farmer didn't pay attention to my neglect until he needed the boards the following year.
You guessed it, this man was in a predicament because I didn't follow through.
Do what you say and then there will always be situations that are good and comfortable.
Sunday, October 14, 2012
The Upliftment That Comes
I am a devout 'church-goer'. Since I was a little boy I have enjoyed the feelings I get when I go to church. Yesterday was no different.
I spoke with a woman who told me of the blessings that she had seen in her own life.
I could relate very well with her and I understood of what she spoke. The major difference was the that I couldn't understand her specific trials.
The lesson I learned was the importance of overcoming the trials that one faces. This woman had learned from a wonderful mother the need to learn from the hard times and the implementation of goodness in your life. To this woman's credit she followed the counsel of her mother and thereby enjoyed all of the blessings that she was entitled to receive.
Look on the bright side and life is so much better!
I spoke with a woman who told me of the blessings that she had seen in her own life.
I could relate very well with her and I understood of what she spoke. The major difference was the that I couldn't understand her specific trials.
The lesson I learned was the importance of overcoming the trials that one faces. This woman had learned from a wonderful mother the need to learn from the hard times and the implementation of goodness in your life. To this woman's credit she followed the counsel of her mother and thereby enjoyed all of the blessings that she was entitled to receive.
Look on the bright side and life is so much better!
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Even A Stranger
I attended a Safety Conference at the University of Utah. In attendance were many people who represented different companies in Utah. What I enjoyed the very most was the people that I met and conversed with.
I met with two young college graduates who were attending the conference and were from Saudi Arabia. I was fascinated by our conversation. It made me realize how neat it is that we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father. We have the opportunity to strengthen relationships with people from all different cultures and different backgrounds. It is a rich blessing.
I met with two young college graduates who were attending the conference and were from Saudi Arabia. I was fascinated by our conversation. It made me realize how neat it is that we are all children of a loving Heavenly Father. We have the opportunity to strengthen relationships with people from all different cultures and different backgrounds. It is a rich blessing.
Friday, October 12, 2012
Look For The Positive
I started this year with an idea of this blog that would attempt to share the positive in life. I have tried to do that and I will continue to do it until the end of the year.
How good have you done to seek out the good and try to not focus on the negative?
If you've been looking you have realized all of the good things that happen each and every day.
All of the good will continue to happen because of all of the good people that live in our communities.
My challenge is that we are numbered among those good people who are trying to give more to others than we do for ourselves. It's the selfless acts that bring true happiness.
Lets try to make the best out of every day.
There are more days ahead and I want to do my very best to be the type of person that others can count on to choose the right.
How good have you done to seek out the good and try to not focus on the negative?
If you've been looking you have realized all of the good things that happen each and every day.
All of the good will continue to happen because of all of the good people that live in our communities.
My challenge is that we are numbered among those good people who are trying to give more to others than we do for ourselves. It's the selfless acts that bring true happiness.
Lets try to make the best out of every day.
There are more days ahead and I want to do my very best to be the type of person that others can count on to choose the right.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Service Puts A Smile On My Face
Have you ever had a bad feeling when you help somebody out?
That's a dumb question of course.
Our family has been the recipient of acts of kindness throughout the years. We have also been on the giving end and enjoy the happiness that comes from helping someone else.
Acts of kindness come in all shapes and sizes. That is insignificant but there isn't a better feeling in the whole world than service for
I was in the grocery store and I watched as an elderly woman had dropped a couple of items out of one of the plastic grocery bags she was holding. Without hesitation a man walking nearby quickly picked up the items and placed them back into the bag. The elderly woman smiled and thanked the man sincerely. I was grateful for his simple act of kindness. Those are a big deal and they make me happy to know that there are a lot of good decent people who still care.
That's a dumb question of course.
Our family has been the recipient of acts of kindness throughout the years. We have also been on the giving end and enjoy the happiness that comes from helping someone else.
Acts of kindness come in all shapes and sizes. That is insignificant but there isn't a better feeling in the whole world than service for
I was in the grocery store and I watched as an elderly woman had dropped a couple of items out of one of the plastic grocery bags she was holding. Without hesitation a man walking nearby quickly picked up the items and placed them back into the bag. The elderly woman smiled and thanked the man sincerely. I was grateful for his simple act of kindness. Those are a big deal and they make me happy to know that there are a lot of good decent people who still care.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
A Day Like Today
There are days when I think to myself, "Can life get any better?" That is how I feel today. I am always amazed at the blessings that are poured out into my life. I have known for a very long time that God blesses all of His children--we just need to recognize them.
I spoke with a gentleman in Winco who told me that he had always felt like he was loved and that he never felt like God would abandon him. I agreed with him and expressed my love for my Father who is well aware of me and the needs and wants of my heart. He expressed similar feelings.
I have spoke about this before but I need to reiterate the importance of recognizing all of the blessings that come our way. The 'blessing conduit' that extends from heaven and reaches to us is not closed. That I know for sure. It will never be closed because of the love He has for His children. He loves us more than we can currently comprehend. I love Him for everything!
I spoke with a gentleman in Winco who told me that he had always felt like he was loved and that he never felt like God would abandon him. I agreed with him and expressed my love for my Father who is well aware of me and the needs and wants of my heart. He expressed similar feelings.
I have spoke about this before but I need to reiterate the importance of recognizing all of the blessings that come our way. The 'blessing conduit' that extends from heaven and reaches to us is not closed. That I know for sure. It will never be closed because of the love He has for His children. He loves us more than we can currently comprehend. I love Him for everything!
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