Month: November 2024

Gratitude is one of the most overlooked tools that we all have access to every day. Cultivating gratitude doesn’t cost any money and it certainly doesn’t take much time, but the benefits are enormous.

Did you know that just by being grateful you can shield yourself from negativity? One study shows that being grateful can instantly make you at least 25% happier, it rewires your brain, eliminates stress, strengthens your relationship with yourself and others and it increases your mental strength.

The research has also proven that the practice of gratitude is associated with having many positive effects on our physical and mental health. Expressing gratitude can improve sleep, mood and immunity and it can decrease depression, anxiety, chronic pain, and disease. Being grateful is a gift that will benefit our mind, emotions, our physical body and our spirit.

Not only is gratitude healing to our mind and body but it’s also important to remember that God invites us to focus on gratitude instead of focusing on the things that don’t seem to be working right in your life. He has promised us this; “And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more.” (D&C 78:19) How amazing that God has promised us that as we focus on gratitude, He will bless us with even more than what we have now. 🥹❤️

The more we’re able to practice gratitude the more we will invite joy and peace into our lives. Practicing is the part that will really change our lives. So, how can you make this a part of your daily life? You can start first thing in the morning by thanking God for a new opportunity of having a new day, for your gifts and blessings. You can also have a gratitude journal to help you notice the daily blessings. Throughout the day you can have moments to just breathe and be in that feeling of gratitude. Allowing it to flow in and releasing more of the thoughts that aren’t healthy or good for you. Another great idea to practice as a family is to say one thing you’re each thankful for around the dinner table. Or before going to bed taking a moment to think about the gratitude for the good or difficult things that happened that day and what we learn from them. Expressing gratitude to God will heal us, change us and allow us to be blessed with more. Doing this will invite joy into our day and into the lives of our loved ones. & it will also add the physical and spiritual benefits of being grateful.

So, If you’ve been feeling stressed and overwhelmed please take a moment to stop what you’re doing, to have a second to just close our eyes and to take a few deep breaths….Just taking a moment to be thankful for this simple ability to take in a breath is all you need to focus on. With each breath that comes into our body we can experience deeper and deeper feelings of gratitude for all that we have and for all that we’ve received from God. We can allow those breaths to strengthen us and to renew and energize our body, our mind and our spirit. Remember, focus on your blessings. You’re in charge of controlling how you feel and what to focus on. Let it be for your benefit and for your inner peace. Invite more gratitude to flow in and out of you and just be here in this moment.

The goal for this week is to be thankful DAILY ☀️When you start feeling stressed take a moment to count your blessings instead. Think about the simple gift of life. The way your body functions, the fact that you’re able to be on this earth today, that you can breathe, be here and present with everything that surrounds you. The more that you focus on those things the more you’ll bring peace into each moment. You’ll re-train your brain to look for the good instead and you’ll see your stress will decrease or disappear and you’ll be able to feel peaceful, joyful and instead focused on the abundant blessings that God has given you.

St. John 14: 18 says
I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.
One of the ways in which we can feel the comfort of God is by expressing gratitude to Him and by being willing to trust in the promise that He will never leave us comfortless. Gratitude will allow us to open our eyes to see more of the blessings that God has given us, and in return it will allow us to strengthen our relationship with Him. To trust Him more and to believe in His will and goodness for our lives.

When were able to focus our attention on inviting Gratitude and God into each hour of our day. We will notice that we will stop fearing and instead our faith in Him and in ourselves will become stronger. & when we feel that light flowing through us, we will be able to turn the attention away from ourselves and to help God to reach out to others instead. So that we maybe able to testify of His goodness and to be a light and a blessing to those around us. We have to CHOOSE to want to live in daily gratitude. That is how we will find the hidden treasures that God has for us. It will be a blessing to us to choose gratitude, more love and more peace daily. The choice is ours. 🫶🏼

I pray that this message allows you to think about the benefits of gratitude. Not only the health, emotional and mental strength that it will bring into our lives. But also the increase of confidence that we will have in God and in ourselves, which will allow us to have a way more joyful, enjoyable and peaceful life. Gratitude will allow us to be better able to help ourselves and others on our journey. It will increase our daily of the love of God and our connection to Him. Which at the end of our days, is all we really take with us. So, let’s choose to focus on Gratitude today and experience the blessings that come from that. ❤️

Hope that you can make it to class tonight at 7:00PM! Our goal is to release stress, strengthen our Body and renew our Mind and our Spirit through meditation & relaxation. If you feel like you need it, please motivate yourself to be there and to do this for yourself today. It is a gift that will benefit YOU! You’ll leave feeling amazing and you won’t regret it. Plus, we’ll be able to see each other and to renew our energy together. 💛 So, Invite whoever you feel would benefit from this class & let’s do this for ourselves. 🥰 Love you all and hope to see you there! 😊❤️🧘🏻‍♀️

Our spiritual goal for this week is to keep a gratitude journal or to express our gratitude daily and see how we feel after doing that for one week. 

& Our physical goal is to cut out the sugary drinks and to drink more water instead. Try it for one week and see how we feel.

TODAY, FOCUS ON THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST. BE GRATEFUL AND TAKE IT ONE MOMENT AT A TIME. ONE CHOICE AT A TIME, ONE HOUR AT A TIME. Love you and You’ve got this!

Love,

Lili 🌸

In life, we often face challenges that feel like intense storms. They’re chaotic moments that make it hard to find peace within ourselves or with others. These storms come in many forms: misunderstandings, conflicts, and personal struggles. They can stem from differing beliefs, values, or goals, which, if not handled with care, can drive us apart. But there are powerful ways to calm these storms, as we choose and practice how to cultivate inner peace, connect with the Divine, and seek harmony with those around us.

Even though our world feels contentious, chaotic and without peace, we can CHOOSE to be calm. The first step toward peaceful living is finding calm and peace within ourselves. It’s choosing to calm our own internal storms. Why is it that we allow these storms to boil within us, letting them dictate how we feel instead of trying to do something about those feelings? Why do we expect people or circumstances to “change” so that we may feel better?!? Why do we give away so much of our internal power to external circumstances that are out of our control? When we can recognize that we can focus more on what we CAN control; On our feelings, thoughts, emotions and reactions rather than on the storms within and around us, we will see that everything will change for the better for us.

Each one of us gets to choose how to calm our own internal storms, we each know what helps. We can turn our attention away from the internal storms to instead focus on what helps us to calm those storms within us. Think about what helps you calm your internal chatter and chaos. Make a list of you’d like and remember to use those things to help you when your storms get stronger. The power truly is right here within us. We just have to recognize what helps us and choose to find stillness and strength as we turn our attention inward and most importantly, look up to God to help us as well.

The Savior’s words say ”Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you” (John 14:27) His words remind us that true peace comes from Him. As we turn to prayer, scripture study, and quiet reflection, we allow His Spirit to dwell in us and bring calm to our hearts, even when life feels overwhelming turning our attention to the Savior Jesus Christ will allow us to have peace. He is the king of peace. He is the Savior of our souls. He rescues us and helps us to find peace regardless of whatever challenges we may be facing right now.

Similarly, It’s important for us to recognize that peace is our natural state. God created us to have Joy and peace. Our divine DNA is filled with peace and love. We can remind ourselves of this and access that divine peace. We can invite it to be with us more often. We can let go of fear and focus more on peace, love and trusting in God.

To be focused on peace means that we keep our eyes on that divine source of light, love and peace. It means we stop ruminating and instead we turn our thoughts toward Jesus. 2 Corinthians 20:5 tells us what we should with our thoughts, by “Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ”

Taking your thoughts captive simply means gaining control over what we think about and in my opinion, it means to move the thoughts toward Christ. That our thoughts may align with Him and on what He would tell us to think about. ❤️

One of the best ways to invite peace into our lives, is to practice breathing and meditating. Where we can allow ourselves to connect to our inner being and to God our father and our Savior Jesus Christ. That we may allow our mind, heart and soul to be in an environment of peace for a moment, so that we may calm our troubled heart and invite the peace of God to reside within us. When meditating we can come to Him, let go of pain and also be reminded of our own spiritual identity and our connection to a loving creator who is filled with love and is ready to bring us peace. This practice can allow us to detach from the noise of the world and return to the serene essence within us. Meditation, combined with introspection, helps us find this state of inner calm that transcends external events.

One of the reasons why storms are created within us is because we feel tension or stress toward others around us. It’s part of life for us to encounter people that are different from us and even challenging for us in some cases. I believe that God wants us to have plenty of practice 😉 on this earth to come in contact with people who are different from us or whom we consider difficult. This is where God invites us to embrace others with love and compassion. He wants to remind us that every single one of us is a child of God, with divine worth and unique perspectives. This perspective encourages us to approach differences with humility and seek understanding. The principle of loving one’s neighbor as oneself teaches us that, although others may live or believe differently, they are still worthy of our respect and kindness.

We can practice and work on repenting for the ways in which we have treated others or the feelings that we may have in our hearts toward others. In our process of being introspective, we can recognize that this exactly what God wants us to do. We can allow ourselves to develop, grow and create more light within ourselves to be respectful and kind to others, recognizing that each soul is on its unique journey and has its own role to play. We can all practice soul consciousness; which means, seeing ourselves and others as souls beyond our physical and societal labels. We transcend surface differences and instead see that we are all on our soul journey. Actual spiritual children of God. This will enable us to view others with a purer heart, free from judgment, and appreciate the richness that diversity brings into our lives.

Here are some of the steps that we can practice so that we may live in more peace and be better able to handle the storms in our lives. These steps include; Purposefully trying daily to recognize that I am in control of my own thoughts and feelings and that it truly is a choice to focus on the good, light, love and peace of God rather than on the storms around me.We can seek to live more harmoniously with others, we can make it a priority to invite a stronger Spiritual Connection Daily. Whether through prayer, scripture, or meditation, daily spiritual practices to help us ground ourselves and stay centered, even when life feels stormy. We can be remind of our higher purpose and help us act from a place of calm rather than reactivity.

Another helpful practice is learning to PAUSE. Instead of always reacting to things… we can pause, breathe and take a moment before responding to others and even to our own internal reactions. We can pause, ponder and ask ourselves “is this really what I want to be thinking about right now?” Instead, we can transform negative energies strengthening ourselves into into reacting in a more spiritual and emotionally mature way. So that we may be able to respond with love, kindness, compassion and peace rather than with ego.

Gratitude and forgiveness will also hell us to calm the storms of our lives and live in harmony with ourselves and others. We can be grateful for the diverse experiences and perspectives of others, which helps us appreciate life’s variety. We can be grateful for the opportunity to have another day to be able to forgive others and let go of things that are not healing us or serving us. When we’re grateful it heals us, It allows us to see our blessings. It increases our happiness and who doesn’t want a little more of that. Gratitude and forgiveness removes us from comparison and instead it invites the peaceful feeling of healing that God wants us all to experience. Remember that as we are compassionate, forgiving and kind, the Lord will also be compassionate, forgiving and kind to us.

Finally serving Others with love will allow us to heal from our storms as well. Acts of service takes our attention away from ourselves so that we may serve others. And when we are in the service of our fellow beings, we are o my in the service of our God. Service breaks down barriers and fosters unity. By helping others, we build bridges across differences and Gods spirit is able to be with us and heal us as well.

When we cultivate inner calm and approach others with love and respect, we help create a world of peace, one relationship at a time. Remember that peace starts within and radiates outward. When we find serenity in our hearts and compassion for others, we not only calm the storms of our own lives but also contribute to a more harmonious world for all.

I pray that we may each strive to be beacons of peace, embracing others’ differences, and building bridges of understanding and love. In doing so, we reflect the divine light within us and bring a little more calm to the storms around us.

Hope that you can allow yourself to heal from within the storms that you may be going through. Remember that with God you can do all things. He will heal you, help you and comfort you. The story of Peter having enough faith to step out of the boat in the middle of a storm and walk toward Jesus, is an amazing story. The faith that it takes to get out of the boat in the middle of the storm because he’s looking at the Lord, reminds us that we can place our focus on Him too and walk toward Him even when all seems dark and stormy around us. Peter must’ve had his feet and clothes wet, he must’ve felt the wind blowing strongly around him. Yet, he looked ahead to the savor and he actually walked on the water! It wasn’t until his focus was taken away due to fear and the strength of the storm, when Peter began to sink. But, the amazing thing is that Jesus still was there to rescue him, hold his hand and lift him up. So, don’t forget that just like the Savior was present to rescue Peter, He will be right there for you no matter what! He wants you to trust Him. He wants you to have enough faith to step out of the boat and walk on the water. FOCUSING ON JESUS and not on the storms.

He will keep your mind and heart peaceful and to calm the storms of your life staring from within yourself and allowing you to radiate peace outwardly too. Love you all and hope to see you tonight in class at 7pm for an amazing and renewing class that will leave you feeling so incredibly peaceful and calm. 💛

Love,

Lili 💖

In life, challenges come in many forms: personal struggles, family hardships, financial worries, health concerns, and spiritual doubts. While we may not always have control over when trials arise or how intense they may be, we do have control over one thing that can see us through any storm, and that is the power of our faith.

Think of a time when you had to exercise your faith. When you had to place your full trust in the Lord, and when you received an answer to your prayers. 🙂 Not all things happen at the perfect timing, but it’s important for us to recognize the moments when we’ve experienced the power of faith and God working in our lives.

Some people think that faith isn’t real and they don’t allow themselves to experience what God can show them as we place our faith in Him. If we think about it, faith truly is the principle of action in all things and it’s also the power that can help us overcome even the most overwhelming challenges.

When we take a moment to consider why faith is a principle of action, we can see that it clearly is what allows us to do all that we do in our daily life. For example, from the moment we wake up we have faith that we will accomplish all of the things on our “to do list”. We believe it and then we get to work, visualizing in our minds the result we hope for and then we go for it and do it. Would we do those things if we didn’t think we could do them? Would we plant a seed if we didn’t have the hope or faith that it would grow? All that we do starts with a thought of faith and hope that we will accomplish it, and then we start working towards it.

Faith prompts us to keep going, when we would rather give up. It moves us to pray, when we’re not sure anyone hears us. It encourages us to take another step, even when the path ahead is unclear. Through faith, we rely not on our own strength, but on the strength of the Savior.

When we act in faith, we do more than wish for a solution, we actively seek God’s guidance and align our lives to receive His blessings. This might mean studying the scriptures to feel the Spirit, serving others to forget our own worries, or being diligent in daily prayer. As we take steps forward, no matter how small, our faith becomes a light that illuminates the path ahead. Regardless of the size of our faith, God has promised that He will help us to grow that Faith and the best way to grow our faith in God is to KNOW HIM BETTER.

I love this quote from President Russell M Nelson, which says; “Faith in Jesus Christ is the foundation of all belief and the conduit of divine power. According to the Apostle Paul, ‘Without faith it is impossible to please God: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.’”

“Everything good in life—every potential blessing of eternal significance—begins with faith. Allowing God to prevail in our lives begins with faith that He is willing to guide us. True repentance begins with faith that Jesus Christ has the power to cleanse, heal, and strengthen us.

“Deny not the power of God,” the prophet Moroni declared, “for he worketh by power, according to the faith of the children of men.” It is our faith that unlocks the power of God in our lives.”

How amazing that God once again allows us to choose, to grow for our ourselves the desire to KNOW HIM. BELIEVE IN HIM AND HAVE FAITH IN HIM. We can do this by recognizing all of the moments in which He has been present for us. In the moments when we have been comforted. Maybe not all of our prayers have been answered yet…but we can trust that He hears us and He will answer, in His wisdom and timing for our lives. For now, we place one foot in front of the other. One day at a time we strengthen our relationship with our amazing Father in Heaven and our Savior Jesus Christ. We keep believing 💪🏼 we keep trying and we keep TRUSTING IN HIM.

We can remind ourselves that we’re not alone. That our prayers are heard. That we are the children of a loving Heavenly Father, and that as His children we can receive the confidence we need to face any challenge that may come into our lives. We aren’t left to struggle alone. We have the companionship of the Holy Ghost, and we receive comfort when we sincerely pray and ask Him to comfort us. He is a loving, kind and compassionate Giver. When we begin to know how Christ better, we see that we truly can trust Him more.

Alma 26:12 reminds us, “Yea, I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things.” When we trust in God’s love for us, we see ourselves not as weak and incapable, but as heirs to divine power.

That power will also remind us that things don’t need to happen in our timing, but in God’s timing. One of the hardest aspects of having faith is trusting in the Lord’s timing. Sometimes answers come quickly, and sometimes they don’t come in the way we expect. But in those moments of waiting, we grow spiritually as we learn to TRUST that God has a plan for us that is far greater than our own.

Elder Jeffrey R. Holland’s counsel: “Some blessings come soon, some come late, and some don’t come until heaven; but for those who embrace the gospel of Jesus Christ, they come.” Faith means holding onto hope and staying faithful, even if the answers don’t arrive right away.

When we do so, we prove to God that we trust Him, and He will bring his blessings, answers, and comfort in His divine timing. The ultimate source of strength and comfort comes through Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Because He suffered for our sins, sorrows, pains, and weaknesses, He perfectly understands our struggles. In moments of deep trial, we can find comfort in knowing that the Savior is by our side, ready to comfort us and give us strength beyond our own.

As we come to know Christ through prayer, scripture study, and applying His teachings, we can feel His presence in our lives. This relationship with the Savior is what makes our faith strong enough to overcome any challenge. As we rely on His power, we become capable of achieving things we never could on our own.

Another important thing we can do to allow our faith to grow in God, is to remember that when we’re faced with difficult times (when it’s usually easier to focus on what’s going wrong), learn to see the good. President Thomas S. Monson taught, “Our most significant opportunities will be found in times of greatest difficulty.” Through faith, we can find peace and joy, even amidst trials, by looking for the lessons and growth that come through them.

Seeking gratitude, even in small moments, helps us stay focused on the blessings God has already given us. Recognizing His hand in our lives builds a reservoir of faith that we can draw from in future trials.

So, remember that when we face life’s trials, faith provides a sure foundation to stand on. It’s what helps us keep going when the road is rough. By acting in faith, remembering our divine identity, trusting God’s timing, relying on the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and looking for the good, we can overcome ANY challenge. Faith doesn’t eliminate struggles, but it does give us the strength to face them and to emerge from them stronger, closer to God, and more refined by His love.

I know that the Savior is stretching His arms toward us, to remind us that He is there. That no matter the difficulty, He is ready to help us. He invites each one of us to come to Him, lean on Him, and find rest for our souls through Him. With faith as our anchor, we can face every trial, knowing that we are never alone and that God’s love will see us through.

Our spiritual goal for this week is to continue strengthening our faith. Speak positively to yourself, remind yourself by saying “I am a child of God, and as His child, His love, peace, mercy and provision are abundantly available for me. I will trust Him, I believe in Him, and I know that truly with Christ, I can do and overcome all things.”

Our physical goal is to take care of our bodies because our spirit resides in them. We must have a greater desire to eat healthier, to exercise, rest, and do all that our bodies need to allow us to feel better, And in return, express our gratitude to God for this body that He has entrusted us with. Let’s be grateful for it. Love it and do our best to take care of it.

I pray that you’ll gain what God wants you to get out of this message, and I hope that you will make a little bit of time for yourself tonight to come to class, to do something amazing for your body, your mind, and your spirit. Our goal is to renew ourselves and let go of anything heavy or negative that we may be experiencing. Hope to see you tonight at 7pm!!!

Love,

Lili 🌸