The Whys and Wherefores are considered the idioms for why we do what we do. Today's podcast may have you examining the whys and wherefores of your own life.

How do you leave your mark on the world, or on the lives of those you love? 21-second moments, living the dash, and realizing that your fingerprints will never fade from a life you've touched, can head your intentions in the right direction.

Using positive and reinforcing "I Am" phrases can lead you to become the person God wants you to become. This week's episode is all about the trying/striving, delivered through the parable of the crazy hair!

I learned an important lesson about the love of Christ as I attended Church without church clothes.

The order and purpose of family is divine. While it's human members tend to exhibit human weaknesses, family is still the best place to learn life lessons in a classroom of love.

Loss of loved ones is a hard but inevitable part of life. Despite the heartbreak, there is hope offered, and attainable, through the promises of Jesus Christ that can help us navigate that difficult journey.

Running the race of life is hard! Running to obtain the prize can make every step worth it.

This exercise is an example of what guided imagery is and what it can do to help you feel relaxed, grounded and supported.

Living As If can help us visualize our lives and goals before they happen, helping us achieve the desired results. 

Part 1 is an intro to guided imagery and the fact that you have to intentionally direct your focus or gaze to be able to see clearly. 

Part 2 of Validation illustrates how to truly validate others and help them feel seen, heard and loved.

Learning the art of effective validation can make all the difference in our interpersonal relationships. 

What's the difference between pleasure and happiness and what merits the most attention?

Playing small does not yield big payouts. Play Big instead!

As we look into the future with another New Year, there are many lessons we can learn from the past. 

With Social Media, everyone has a platform for his or her thoughts or beliefs. Allow me to share mine. 

Celebrating the small victories in our lives, the small steps and successes will keep us motivated and moving toward our end goals. No one can be kinder to you than you, so start celebrating!

The young people in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints are truly amazing! Here are just a few lessons I've learned from them.

Emotional Buffering is any thing or activity you can use to avoid or change how you feel, or numb your feelings all together. Learning how to just feel the feelings will allow you to stay focused, process emotions and move forward to fulfil you...

Nature can be the greatest teacher of life lessons, if we look around and take notice. 

All lives matter!  Seeking out and finding those who might need that reminder, will remind us as well.  

Music is the song of the heart and has power, that when accessed, can change moods, elevate thoughts and reduce pain. 

Learning how to validate others begins with really hearing them.  Effective validation can improve every relationship in your life. 

Growing, not just merely going through all the challenges of life, will make a difference in the end result of our lives.  We should never stop growing.

Every experience gives us a choice...to become bitter or better as a result of that experience.  Bitterness can canker your life if left unchecked.