Magnify

It is easy to get caught in the hustle and ignore ourselves and others without even meaning to. But there is magic in getting more intentional about being present when we are in the presence of others! In this episode we explore the power of seeing ourselves and others as God sees us, and what that looks like in our day-to-day lives! Michelle Craig lives in Orem, UT, and currently serves as the First Counselor in the General Young Women’s Presidency. She is a mom, a grandma, and loves chips and chocolate—preferably together! “When we are in the presence of other people it is a holy place.” Top Takeaways from this episode! God sees us as his beloved children. We have divine DNA! We always have access to heaven. It is important we set aside intentional time to be still and access that connection. When we share what we love about others with them we can help them see themselves how God sees them! How exciting! When we are in the presence of other people it is a holy place. Because people are holy! In times of doubt try asking God how he sees you. Trust that through Christ weak things can be made strong!  Something to think about: What is something we are doing that we should stop doing? What is something we are not doing that we should start doing?  Small and simple weekly challenge: Let’s try putting away our phones when we are with other people and be intentional about communicating the good we see in them! Offer a sincere compliment that isn’t based on appearance! Links: Eyes to See by Michelle See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loving people is easy when they’re doing everything exactly the way we want them to. But how do we respond when people disappoint us, hurt us, or just when life doesn’t go the way we thought it would? This episode tackles those tough questions and paves a path for us to find peace as we seek to love the people around us. “When we quiet the fear, insecurity, and blame—which is a natural part of our human experience—what is leftover is love. Love is us at our most pure state.” Jody Moore is the friend next door who helps us solve our problems and gets us out of our ruts. She is a Certified Life Coach, a mom of 4, and the author of Better Than Happy. She is so generous in sharing her wisdom with us on this episode! You can find her on Instagram @jodymoorecoaching !  Top Takeaways from this episode! Our lovability doesn’t change! We can’t become more or less worthy of love. We are all children of heavenly parents and that can’t be changed. We have a divine ability to create love. Our thoughts create our emotions, we get to choose! We don’t have to be dependent on other’s actions to give us permission to feel the way we want to feel. When we pretend to be something we are not in order to be loved, or ask others to do the same, we are only able to make surface-level connections. Deeper connections and healthy relationships are born from authenticity. Choosing love creates a better experience for us AND others. When we are in a place of love we are our most true selves. We feel expansive and are more open to inspiration! Something to think about: When thinking about a difficult situation you are navigating right now, try asking –“What if nothing is wrong here? What if everything is as it should be?” What new feelings and ideas come up? Small and simple challenge: One time this week when you are out in public notice someone who is struggling and write a compassionate story about them in your head. Find a new path to love!   Links: Better Than Happy by Jody Moore See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guess what? The world needs you. Yes, you. No matter how ordinary you feel you have a powerful role in the gospel of Jesus Christ. On this podcast, our conversations are inspired by the prophecy and promise that Latter-Day Saint women will be a significant force for good and we're here to help each other be these women. We will talk about things like . . . How to really live like Jesus. How to talk about faith more naturally. How to wrestle with hard questions. As the world gets darker, this is our time to step forward, to love fiercely, to lead boldly, to live happily, and to fill the world with light. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.