#54 - When a Child is Taking Advantage of Your Kind Nature
Release Date: 09/11/2023
#77 - Learn of Me, Listen to My Words, Walk in My Spirit | Final Episode No. 10 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation
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Have you ever felt like the world is just… too much? The noise never stops — the headlines, the worries, the family concerns — and you wonder where to find peace in days that feel anything but peaceful? In this final episode of Be Still: A Summer of Meditation, we’re wrapping up with a verse that feels like an antidote to the chaos: “Learn of me, and listen to my words; walk in the meekness of my Spirit, and you shall have peace in me.” (Doctrine and Covenants 19:23) This promise from the Savior gives us a three-step pattern we can practice in our everyday discipleship: ...
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#76 - Be Still and Shine: Shining Light Into the World | No. 9 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation
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In this tender and illuminating episode, we’re exploring what it means to live from your center and shine your light — even when it feels small. Drawing from the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:14, "You are the light of the world," we’ll look at three kinds of light we’re invited to be in the world: lower lights, luminaries, and lighthouses. Each serves a sacred purpose — including yours. You’ll hear the moving backstory behind the beloved hymn “Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy” and learn why the “lower lights” matter more than we realize — especially for women...
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#75 - Zen and the Art of Motherhood | No. 8 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation
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Welcome, friend. This episode might be the theme of why I do everything I do, helping you find balance in loving without grasping too tightly. If you’ve ever felt the ache of letting go as your child grows up, or the tension between holding on and trusting God—this one’s for you. Today, I’m sharing a tender meditation on motherhood, rooted in the ancient wisdom of Zen and framed by my own experience raising teenagers—and now watching my 22-year-old prepare to move into his first home he just bought. We’ll explore: What Zen actually is, and where it intersects with...
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#74 - Partnering with God: Meditation as a Practice of Divine Partnership | No. 7 Be Still: A Summer of Meditation
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Welcome back to Be Still – A Summer of Meditation. In this episode, we explore what it means to partner with God—not just in our stillness, but in our everyday doing. Too often we think of spirituality and meditation as passive surrender, but today, we’re shifting that idea. Drawing from the powerful words of President Ezra Taft Benson, we consider ten specific promises God makes to those who turn their lives over to Him—promises like deeper joy, expanded vision, quickened minds, and poured-out peace. You’ll hear short stories from the scriptures—about Nephi, Esther, Mary, Moses,...
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#73 - Your Imagination is Your Superpower - No. 6 Be Still: A summer of Meditation
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What if your imagination was one of the most powerful spiritual tools you’ve been given? What if you could learn to use it—not to escape reality—but to see what’s most true, most good, and most possible in your life, through the eyes of God? In this episode, we explore why your imagination isn't childish or frivolous—it's sacred. It's how you co-create with God. And when you combine it with stillness and mindfulness, it becomes a superpower for clarity, healing, and divine direction. Whether you're facing a crossroads, navigating uncertainty, or just yearning to hear the...
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#72 – Loving-Kindness and Seeing with the Eyes of Compassion: No. 5 Be Still – A Summer of Meditation
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What if there’s a way to meet frustration, loneliness, or even a difficult person—with something softer and something stronger at the same time? In today’s episode, we explore the transformative practice of Loving-Kindness, also known as Metta—a simple but radical form of meditation that teaches us how to see others, and ourselves, through the eyes of compassion. You’ll hear a story about a yoga class in Seattle, a rattlesnake on a trail run, and what happens when you decide to look people in the eye—even when they look away. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of Sharon...
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#71 - Be Still: A summer of Meditation | Episode 4 - Coming Home to the Breath
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Have you ever felt like you're running on fumes… Pouring love into everyone else while secretly feeling like you're the one falling apart inside? If your mind races. If your to-do list is never done. If your heart is full of love but your nervous system is fried, …then this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re going straight to the source of power most people ignore: Coming home to your breath. And not just any breathing — I’m talking about the kind of intentional, Spirit-connected breath that recenters you in moments when you want to lose it. Like...
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#70 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation | Episode 3 “The Buddha and The Four Noble Truths: Why We Suffer—And the Surprising Way Out”
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Life hurts sometimes. We get overwhelmed, stuck in our own heads, and desperate for peace. And if you’ve ever wondered why it’s so hard to find it, this episode is going to help you understand more clearly. Today, I’m sharing the core of what the Buddha taught—The Four Noble Truths—not to preach a different gospel, but to point to the deeper truth: that God meets seekers wherever they are. That truth is truth, wherever it’s found. And that Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace, invites us to learn, grow, and awaken to the patterns that keep us from Him. In this episode, we’ll...
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#69 - Be Still: A Summer of Meditation No.2 - The Story of the Buddha – A Search for Peace
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In this episode of Be Still: A Summer of Meditation, we go on a journey—not just back in time, but deep within the human heart. I’ll take you through the powerful story of Siddhartha Gautama, the man who became the Buddha, and explore what his quest for meaning, peace, and awakening can teach us today—especially if you, like me, are trying to follow Jesus in a world that feels loud and chaotic. You’ll hear how Siddhartha’s path mirrors five profound truths in the life and teachings of Christ—truths that invite each of us to help others who are suffering, lean in to...
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#68 - Be Still and Know That I Am God- Summer of Meditation Series #1
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Have you been craving more peace, clarity, and calm in your life—but you’re not sure where to begin? Have you wanted to try meditation but not sure where to start? This episode kicks off a brand-new summer series I’ve been dreaming about for months—Be Still: A Summer of Meditation. Whether you’re a complete beginner or someone who’s dabbled in mindfulness and wants to go deeper, this series is for you. Each week, I’ll guide you through practices to help you slow down, reconnect with your soul, and anchor yourself in the present moment. I’ll be drawing from ancient...
info_outlineIn today's episode, we’re talking about when a child, and by that, I mean an older child - a young adult - is taking advantage of your kind nature. If you have young children, this will still be relevant to you, because I love to think about parenting with the end in mind - which is to raise happy, resilient kids who thrive out in the world and who we have a fulfilling, balanced relationship of give and take together as they get older and as we get older.
This topic is something that I’ve experienced as a sibling, as a sister, but not as a parent, and I want to be upfront about that because I’m speaking as a sister who’s seen this happen in the family, and I’m speaking as a coach who coaches parents on this dynamic, when a child is taking advantage of your good heart, your big loving heart, your kind nature.
I will always mourn the version of my brother I thought he’d be when we grew up. He never became that person. And so it’s sad to me. But it’s also okay, because I believe that this life isn’t the end and that broken things find healing even on the other side of heaven.
What I’ve decided is that I will always be kind to my brother. Sometimes, kindness looks different than being “nice.” In other words, I will always tell him the truth. I don’t pretend anymore that his choices don’t hurt me and that I’m not sad.
I used to pretend. He has a difficult time with regulating his emotions, so often what he’ll do if you even hint that you don’t like something he’s doing, like continuing to drink even though it’s ruining his health, he’ll yell and fly off the handle and swear and just have a big man tantrum. It’s not fun.
But I want to offer you a promise here. I feel that strongly about this, that as you learn to tolerate your child’s anger, it’s one of the kindest things you can do for yourself and for your child, and it is THE MOST powerful parenting skill you can build.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ON THIS EPISODE:
- How to set better boundaries to help your child think through consequences, build emotion regulation eventually, and build self-trust.
- The difference between being 'nice' and being 'kind' in your parenting.
- How to identify and be honest with your emotions in order to take care of your heart.
- Why it's not personal when children choose unwisely.
- My favorite truth to anchor your parenting in: (hint - two things can be equally true at the same time.)
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