Living from the heart is what you do. You are one of my heroes for this simple reality. It comes so naturally for you, and it affects everyone! Maybe you can't see the huge ripple effect you've had in this world, but it's there. If you want evidence for it, it is totally okay to ask your friends how you've impacted their lives.
I've even felt that effect when I'm talking to your friends. That light that you've invited into your world is now part of theirs as well. You live from a place that has no end to its depth and that is so exciting to me! I happen to know that the world is aching for you to spread your wings and shine the way you want to.
The way to win a heart is to live from yours, and I'd say you've won a few in your lifetime.
~Pansy
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
The more I learn about purposeful living and freedom, the more I realize that the kind of attitude that is required will not come out of anyone intent on living in their natural tendencies.
Introvert, extrovert, functions of the brain. Sure, it's great to know what your tendencies are, and they are a big part of who you are right now. It's very helpful to know which way you tend to lean in any given situation so you can catch yourself before you topple over. It's also helpful for relationships and structure of treatment within those relationships....
But (and it's a big but) I have never met a human being who hasn't at one time or another used their tendencies as a cop-out, or at the very least tried to in their brain.
An example in my life is that I'm very fast paced in a forward direction and I quickly move from the thinking to the acting, so I have a tendency to make commitments because I can make that commitment in the moment and have that emotion be real, but then move on extremely quickly as well, sometimes forgetting about my commitment.
However, with what I'm learning about purposeful living is that I cannot live that way. I have to slow down if I am to live life the way I believe God intended me to live it. A life of purpose as a free individual.
I've noticed it as one of my battles. However, I've also noticed it as one of my strengths. Here's why. That "go and do" mentality requires a lot of trust in self and your intuition (if you're following it). Along with that, it also allows me to be able to say "Here's why you aren't getting the results you desire" when people come to me and ask for direction. I've acted a lot, and that has allowed me many life experiences to sort through when people will come to me asking me what to do. Now, that isn't to say I know what they need to do every time. Quite the contrary. Often, when I'm listening to someone tell me about what's holding them back, I'm sitting there thinking "What the heck. ahh. I don't know your answer." And I don't, sort of. I receive an answer, but it's not the answer to their problems. My answers come in the form of "This is how they're feeling. Ask them this. Give them a hug. Now present this idea to them." I have (and am gaining) stories with which to teach true and powerful principles about what needs to shift in peoples lives for them to achieve success, and you know what? I'm excited to live my life excuse free, present, and unassuming.
If you feel like you can't do something or aren't the type of person you want to be, then live your life to prove to yourself what is really true. You can and you are.
Until next time. Buh-bye.
Dallin
Introvert, extrovert, functions of the brain. Sure, it's great to know what your tendencies are, and they are a big part of who you are right now. It's very helpful to know which way you tend to lean in any given situation so you can catch yourself before you topple over. It's also helpful for relationships and structure of treatment within those relationships....
But (and it's a big but) I have never met a human being who hasn't at one time or another used their tendencies as a cop-out, or at the very least tried to in their brain.
An example in my life is that I'm very fast paced in a forward direction and I quickly move from the thinking to the acting, so I have a tendency to make commitments because I can make that commitment in the moment and have that emotion be real, but then move on extremely quickly as well, sometimes forgetting about my commitment.
However, with what I'm learning about purposeful living is that I cannot live that way. I have to slow down if I am to live life the way I believe God intended me to live it. A life of purpose as a free individual.
I've noticed it as one of my battles. However, I've also noticed it as one of my strengths. Here's why. That "go and do" mentality requires a lot of trust in self and your intuition (if you're following it). Along with that, it also allows me to be able to say "Here's why you aren't getting the results you desire" when people come to me and ask for direction. I've acted a lot, and that has allowed me many life experiences to sort through when people will come to me asking me what to do. Now, that isn't to say I know what they need to do every time. Quite the contrary. Often, when I'm listening to someone tell me about what's holding them back, I'm sitting there thinking "What the heck. ahh. I don't know your answer." And I don't, sort of. I receive an answer, but it's not the answer to their problems. My answers come in the form of "This is how they're feeling. Ask them this. Give them a hug. Now present this idea to them." I have (and am gaining) stories with which to teach true and powerful principles about what needs to shift in peoples lives for them to achieve success, and you know what? I'm excited to live my life excuse free, present, and unassuming.
If you feel like you can't do something or aren't the type of person you want to be, then live your life to prove to yourself what is really true. You can and you are.
Until next time. Buh-bye.
Dallin
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Ever since I was one of the littles, I've had a desire to sit and be with God.
As a little, I remember kneeling and praying, a good amount of tears, and questions unanswered in those moments. I remember often feeling more lost after praying than I was before I had prayed, I remember trying to discover exactly what the Holy Ghost was to me, I remember trying my hardest to listen to the promptings of the Spirit, but there were very few times I can remember actually acting on what I wanted. I would kneel there with my eyes wet and glistening, looking up to the heavens, waiting for some mighty love and all powerful presence to envelope me.
Many times did I pray, waiting for an answer that I didn't think would actually come, because answers never seemed to come.
I did write down a few of those prayers. They're in various notebooks and I'll come across one of them every once in a while. Every time I do see one, I get struck with the recognition that I always received an answer. Always. Within the same week of most of those prayers, there was an additional entry, relating something I had learned that week. I don't remember if I had connected the dots back then, but now I have the opportunity to see that I always received exactly what I wanted or needed to grow and move on. Now, it's a bit of a different story. I have this intuition that points me exactly which way to walk. I'm not perfect at following it, but I do know the direction I'm headed and that every step through the fogginess opens your eyes to space you couldn't have seen if you'd stood exactly where you were just a few moments before. I know how to listen to my intuition.
No, I don't get to sit and be with God. That's still a ways away. However, I do know now that His desire is to respect and love me as well. I do know that because I am fallen, it will take effort to reach Him again, but that He also has provided a way for us to return to Him and that He is actively pursuing our return to Him.
Can we have a few moments where we talk about how great God is and why? I so very dearly enjoy praising my Heavenly Father. Let me tell you why. ;)
Dallin
As a little, I remember kneeling and praying, a good amount of tears, and questions unanswered in those moments. I remember often feeling more lost after praying than I was before I had prayed, I remember trying to discover exactly what the Holy Ghost was to me, I remember trying my hardest to listen to the promptings of the Spirit, but there were very few times I can remember actually acting on what I wanted. I would kneel there with my eyes wet and glistening, looking up to the heavens, waiting for some mighty love and all powerful presence to envelope me.
Many times did I pray, waiting for an answer that I didn't think would actually come, because answers never seemed to come.
I did write down a few of those prayers. They're in various notebooks and I'll come across one of them every once in a while. Every time I do see one, I get struck with the recognition that I always received an answer. Always. Within the same week of most of those prayers, there was an additional entry, relating something I had learned that week. I don't remember if I had connected the dots back then, but now I have the opportunity to see that I always received exactly what I wanted or needed to grow and move on. Now, it's a bit of a different story. I have this intuition that points me exactly which way to walk. I'm not perfect at following it, but I do know the direction I'm headed and that every step through the fogginess opens your eyes to space you couldn't have seen if you'd stood exactly where you were just a few moments before. I know how to listen to my intuition.
No, I don't get to sit and be with God. That's still a ways away. However, I do know now that His desire is to respect and love me as well. I do know that because I am fallen, it will take effort to reach Him again, but that He also has provided a way for us to return to Him and that He is actively pursuing our return to Him.
Can we have a few moments where we talk about how great God is and why? I so very dearly enjoy praising my Heavenly Father. Let me tell you why. ;)
Dallin
How the heck do I teach people?
I'm not nervous or self-conscious about being a registered minister of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I'm not even concerned with having incredible enlightening moments with people. Those naturally come.
I have this desire to fulfill the purposes for which I came to earth, the desire and drive that has been instilled in this body to teach and be with everyone I can, and to repent and repeat. Not specifically in that order. I am doing that, and yet, I desire so much more. I often sit and think freely about my vision for the future, about what it can be. My goal setting consists of what I feel the desire to do and how to get it done. It kinda shows when I write.
My concern is for those people who, in every situation, would not listen. How can I persuade them of the goodness of God? How can I help them enjoy this life more fully? How can I share the message I know I am here to share?
I'm still figuring that part out, and that's okay, but it is nice to know that people will listen eventually.
I'm not nervous or self-conscious about being a registered minister of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I'm not even concerned with having incredible enlightening moments with people. Those naturally come.
I have this desire to fulfill the purposes for which I came to earth, the desire and drive that has been instilled in this body to teach and be with everyone I can, and to repent and repeat. Not specifically in that order. I am doing that, and yet, I desire so much more. I often sit and think freely about my vision for the future, about what it can be. My goal setting consists of what I feel the desire to do and how to get it done. It kinda shows when I write.
My concern is for those people who, in every situation, would not listen. How can I persuade them of the goodness of God? How can I help them enjoy this life more fully? How can I share the message I know I am here to share?
I'm still figuring that part out, and that's okay, but it is nice to know that people will listen eventually.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Dear Dallin,
Sometimes the only reminder I need is that if we all knew what was going on, life would be null.
Always remember your commitments. Always remember your people. Always remember to act when moved upon to do so, like sending that popcorn cup to the Brown family for Ashley, or writing your boys letters. They're still there. People are always there.
Love, Me.
p.s. They will need you for what you know, simply because knowing will inspire their trust, so trust your knowing.
Sometimes the only reminder I need is that if we all knew what was going on, life would be null.
Always remember your commitments. Always remember your people. Always remember to act when moved upon to do so, like sending that popcorn cup to the Brown family for Ashley, or writing your boys letters. They're still there. People are always there.
Love, Me.
p.s. They will need you for what you know, simply because knowing will inspire their trust, so trust your knowing.
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