FULFILLMENT THERAPY - Marriage & Family Therapy, Self Mastery, Self Actualization, Unmet Needs, LDS Parent, Family Connection
Hey, Parents! Welcome to Fulfillment Therapy, your space for healing and personal growth, where you can nurture yourselves to enrich your family life. We know the drill - you’re constantly on the hunt for ways to be the best parent and spouse, but it often feels like there’s barely a moment to catch your breath. Balancing your duties, connecting with your kids, and tackling stress can leave you feeling completely exhausted. Mornings start with the best of intentions, but somehow, they often unravel into a whirlwind of arguments with everyone heading in different directions by the day’s end. It’s a stressful cycle, and it’s clear that something is missing. I’m Kendra, a mother and therapist who’s been there before. I’ve learned that to be the best parent you can be, you must prioritize self-care. When you stop ignoring and neglecting your own needs and well-being, you’ll find that you have more energy and less resentment to offer your family. In our relentless pursuit of being super parents, we often forget about the importance of self development and maintaining good mental health, which can lead to anxiety and depression. Balancing the responsibilities of family life while nurturing your personal growth can be difficult. However, it’s essential to become the best version of yourself to be the best parent and spouse. Fulfillment Therapy is about more than just refining your parenting skills; it’s about unlocking your full potential. It’s about rediscovering your values and faith, and creating a safe haven for both you and your family to flourish. In this podcast, we’ll learn tips on reducing stress, overwhelm, and depression, while showing you how to take better care of yourself without neglecting your family and core values. You’ll discover how to advocate for yourself--without shame--and how to nurture your individual worth in sustainable, healthy ways. By replenishing your own cup and meeting your own unmet needs, you can provide more for your family and, most importantly, yourself. We’ll work toward a life where peace, confidence, and a reduced guilt become the norm. You’ll soon discover that your dream of a balanced, joyful life will become your daily reality. It’s time to model healthy self-care, and tap into your unique gifts and talents to make family life more fulfilling than you ever imagined possible. https://fulfillmenttherapy.org Connect → fulfillment.therapist@gmail.com Facebook → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/fulfillmenttherapy/
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Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Welcome to episode 33 where we’ll talk about The Art of Mastering the Perfect Apology.
Today we’re going to talk about mental health and wellness in relationships. We're diving deep into the art of effective apologies and how they can lead to stronger and more fulfilling connections with our loved ones.
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra
“You can apologize over and over, but if your actions don’t change, the words become meaningless.” -Unknown
“Apologies aren’t meant to change the past; they are meant to change the future.”-Kevin Hancock
“A genuine apology takes ownership of the burden we placed on another that they should never have had to bear.” -Melody McAllister
“The art of a sincere and heartfelt apology is one of the greatest skills you will ever learn.” -Jeanette LeBlanc
Costa Rican Retreat Details
Try Not To Laugh Kids Say Sorry The Funniest Things | Viral TRND
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If you're ready for accelerated transformation, I'm launching Igniting Life on August 20th. This is a 12 week mental health and wellness reset for individuals who are ready for change in clear, step-by-step ways with necessary weekly accountability. If you’re ready to ignite your life and really start loving life again, this is the course for you. I guarantee that the investment you make will be returned tenfold with tried and true therapeutic techniques, strategies, and tools from an invested, trustworthy source. Your compound growth is waiting for you to make a commitment. Every dollar you spend on self growth is proven to save you in future mental and physical health costs. You truly won’t regret investing in your mental health and wellness because of the compound growth you’ll begin to see in all areas of your life. Sign up today on fulfillmenttherapy.org. Spots are limited!
AND… Sign up for my JUST released Costa Rican Women’s Wellness Retreat June 30th to July 6th, 2024! As a reminder, there are only 11 spots and you need to have been at one of my previous retreats, had coaching or consulting sessions with me, or have signed up for my Igniting Life Course because this is a Level 2 Retreat and you’ll need the foundational concepts to get the best experience possible. Get more details on how to secure your spot on fulfillmenttherapy.org.
AND… We just opened up a Costa Rican Men’s Adventure Wellness Retreat at the same time from June 30th to July 6th for 7 days and 6 nights. My husband, also a certified therapist, will be running a retreat with a variety of excursions like snorkeling, spear fishing, diving, sailing, and surfing. Both excursions include lodging, food, excursions, entertainment, psychoeducation, wellness resources, professional training, and an unforgettable experience that will launch you towards becoming your best and most fulfilled self. Grab one of the few spots in this exotic getaway!
Costa Rican Retreat Details
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Show Notes:
In today’s episode, join me into the realm of cognitive distortions—the web of lies we unknowingly spin for ourselves. Unraveling these patterns of thinking, we'll delve into their effects on our emotions, behavior, and well-being. You’ll learn the antidotes to these untruths, so you can empower yourselves towards greater self-discovery and transformation. Tune in as we explore these lies we tell ourselves and embrace the liberating power of clarity and mindfulness.
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra
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Costa Rican Retreat Video
If you're ready for accelerated transformation, I'm launching Igniting Life on August 20th. This is a 12 week mental health and wellness reset for individuals who are ready for change in clear, step-by-step ways with necessary weekly accountability. If you’re ready to ignite your life and really start loving life again, this is the course for you. I guarantee that the investment you make will be returned tenfold with tried and true therapeutic techniques, strategies, and tools from an invested, trustworthy source. Your compound growth is waiting for you to make a commitment. Every dollar you spend on self growth is proven to save you in future mental and physical health costs. You truly won’t regret investing in your mental health and wellness because of the compound growth you’ll begin to see in all areas of your life. Sign up today on fulfillmenttherapy.org. Spots are limited!
AND… Sign up for my JUST released Costa Rican Women’s Wellness Retreat June 30th to July 6th, 2024! As a reminder, there are only 11 spots and you need to have been at one of my previous retreats, had coaching or consulting sessions with me, or have signed up for my Igniting Life Course because this is a Level 2 Retreat and you’ll need the foundational concepts to get the best experience possible. Get more details on how to secure your spot on fulfillmenttherapy.org.
AND… We just opened up a Costa Rican Men’s Adventure Wellness Retreat at the same time from June 30th to July 6th for 7 days and 6 nights. My husband, also a certified therapist, will be running a retreat with a variety of excursions like snorkeling, spear fishing, diving, sailing, and surfing. Both excursions include lodging, food, excursions, entertainment, psychoeducation, wellness resources, professional training, and an unforgettable experience that will launch you towards becoming your best and most fulfilled self. Grab one of the few spots in this exotic getaway!
Viral Video:
Apparently Kid
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bi2NgISjcgI
Here’s the video link with the retreat details:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujVdrRspa4o
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Show Notes:
Do you hear a lot about trauma but not really think your trials qualify as legitimate trauma and that it “wasn’t that bad”? Or maybe you think you’ve had trauma but you’re handling it just fine, although you’re not really sure because it still feels raw and complicated even years later? If you’re wondering how to know you need help and what to do to get the right help, today’s episode is for you.
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
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Facebook Group → Private FB Group
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
If you're ready for accelerated transformation, I'm launching Igniting Life on August 20th. This is a 12 week mental health and wellness reset for individuals who are ready for change in clear, step-by-step ways with necessary weekly accountability. If you’re ready to ignite your life and really start loving life again, this is the course for you. I guarantee that the investment you make will be returned tenfold with tried and true therapeutic techniques, strategies, and tools from an invested, trustworthy source. Your compound growth is waiting for you to make a commitment. Every dollar you spend on self growth is proven to save you in future mental and physical health costs. You truly won’t regret investing in your mental health and wellness because of the compound growth you’ll begin to see in all areas of your life. Sign up today on fulfillmenttherapy.org. Spots are limited!
AND… Sign up for my JUST released Costa Rican Women’s Wellness Retreat June 30th to July 6th, 2024! As a reminder, there are only 11 spots and you need to have been at one of my previous retreats, had coaching or consulting sessions with me, or have signed up for my Igniting Life Course because this is a Level 2 Retreat and you’ll need the foundational concepts to get the best experience possible. Get more details on how to secure your spot on fulfillmenttherapy.org.
AND… We just opened up a Costa Rican Men’s Adventure Wellness Retreat at the same time from June 30th to July 6th for 7 days and 6 nights. My husband, also a certified therapist, will be running a retreat with a variety of excursions like snorkeling, spear fishing, diving, sailing, and surfing. Both excursions include lodging, food, excursions, entertainment, psychoeducation, wellness resources, professional training, and an unforgettable experience that will launch you towards becoming your best and most fulfilled self. Grab one of the few spots in this exotic getaway!
Sign up for Costa Rica HERE
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What is Trauma?
Best Types of Therapy for Trauma: PTSD, Childhood Trauma, and More
“When you get reactive, get curious. You have a wound that is asking to be healed.”-Mark Groves
“Trauma is a fact of life. It does not, however, have to be a life sentence.” -Peter Levine
“Your trauma is not your fault, but your healing is your responsibility.” -Denise Frohman
“Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.” -Brene Brown.
“The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.” -Joseph Campbell
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Show Notes:
Do you ever wish that you could experience different cultures so you could witness and then choose for yourself which traditions and life practices you want to adopt rather than just repeating what you’ve always known and hoping that it’s best for you? Or maybe you don’t think much about it, but when you do, you feel conflicted because when you’re being honest with yourself, you know there are several things you already do that you’d like to shed but you just continue because it’s either your family’s norm or your cultures norm, and it feels difficult to shed something ingrained in your way of life. If you want some tips on how to find courage and clarity on how to live your best life by shedding AND collecting the best traditions for you and your family, today’s episode is especially for you.
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra
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Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
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Facebook Group → Private FB Group
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
If you're ready for accelerated transformation, I'm launching Igniting Life on August 20th. This is a 12 week mental health and wellness reset for individuals who are ready for change in clear, step-by-step ways with necessary weekly accountability. If you’re ready to ignite your life and really start loving life again, this is the course for you. I guarantee that the investment you make will be returned tenfold with tried and true therapeutic techniques, strategies, and tools from an invested, trustworthy source. Your compound growth is waiting for you to make a commitment. Every dollar you spend on self growth is proven to save you in future mental and physical health costs. You truly won’t regret investing in your mental health and wellness because of the compound growth you’ll begin to see in all areas of your life. Sign up today on fulfillmenttherapy.org. Spots are limited!
AND… Sign up for my JUST released Costa Rican Women’s Wellness Retreat! As a reminder, there are only 11 spots and you need to have been at one of my previous retreats, had coaching or consulting sessions with me, or have signed up for my Igniting Life Course because this is a Level 2 Retreat and you’ll need the foundational concepts to get the best experience possible. Get more details on how to secure your spot on fulfillmenttherapy.org.
Sign up for Costa Rica HERE
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfC34VBmf6U Magnetic Spatula prank had 1.3 Million views
“Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is doing. He is getting the drains right and stopping the leaks in the roof and so on; you knew that those jobs needed doing and so you are not surprised. But presently He starts knocking the house about in a way that hurts abominably and does not seem to make any sense. What on earth is He up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of - throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards. You thought you were being made into a decent little cottage: but He is building a palace. He intends to come and live in it Himself.”― C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
“Everything in life happens for a reason. God does not close one door without opening another one. Just prepare for what you’re praying for. Have faith and believe.” -Unknown
“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” -C.S. Lewis
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Show Notes:
Have you ever wondered why people preach focusing on just the big picture when it sometimes makes you feel more overwhelmed when you do? Are you confused about why and wonder what you’re missing? In today’s episode we’ll talk about the therapeutic importance of BOTH the micro and macro perspective and how simple view shifts can massively improve your life. Not only that, I have another big announcement at the end of the show, so stay tuned
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
If you're ready for accelerated transformation, I'm launching Igniting Life on August 20th. This is a 12 week mental health and wellness reset for individuals who are ready for change in clear, step-by-step ways with necessary weekly accountability. If you’re ready to ignite your life and really start loving life again, this is the course for you. I guarantee that the investment you make will be returned tenfold with tried and true therapeutic techniques, strategies, and tools from an invested, trustworthy source. Your compound growth is waiting for you to make a commitment. Every dollar you spend on self growth is proven to save you in future mental and physical health costs. You truly won’t regret investing in your mental health and wellness because of the compound growth you’ll begin to see in all areas of your life. Sign up today on fulfillmenttherapy.org. Spots are limited!
AND… Sign up for my JUST released Costa Rican Women’s Wellness Retreat AND my husband will host a similar all males Wellness Adventure Retreat at the same time the 3rd week of July, 2024! As a reminder, there are only 11 spots for each one and you need to have been at one of my previous retreats, had coaching or consulting sessions with me, or have signed up for my Igniting Life Course because this is a Level 2 Retreat and you’ll need the foundational concepts to get the best experience possible. This will not be the case for the guys but any that have been to our couples retreat or signed up for the 12 week course will get priority for the first week it opens. Get more details on how to secure your spot on fulfillmenttherapy.org.
Sign up for Costa Rica HERE
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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rw6U3Ljwves
"There's something in the very small minutia of life that tells us something about the big, big picture that we see every day all over the place, and so I think the more specific and creative and revelatory you are in the micro, the more powerful the macro will be." ~ Philip Seymour Hoffman
“When we harness the power of the micro and the macro perspective, we’re able to let go, release tension, and live more fully. The big picture isn’t the only answer. While zooming out helps us remember our why, zooming in helps us focus on how. It allows us to let go of overwhelm as we live in the zen of one task on our mountain at a time.” -Kendra Nielson
"The most important thing for us to do as beings is to be aware of our position in the world on a micro and macro level." ~ Zola Jesus
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Show Notes:
Do you ever find yourself on vacation and pretty quickly, you’re antsy to make plans and create some structure? Do you ever feel restless when there is an open block of time and even irritable? Are you confused why you seem to dream of unstructured free time, but as soon as you get it, you feel a little panicky and impatient, all while looking for ways to fill that time?
Maybe this is you, or maybe it’s your spouse or other loved one. If you’re curious what this is about and you’d like therapeutic tips on how to navigate it, then stay tuned for today’s episode.
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
If you're ready for accelerated transformation, I'm launching Igniting Life on August 20th. This is a 12 week mental health and wellness reset for individuals who are ready for change in clear, step-by-step ways with necessary weekly accountability. If you’re ready to ignite your life and really start loving life again, this is the course for you. I guarantee that the investment you make will be returned tenfold with tried and true therapeutic techniques, strategies, and tools from an invested, trustworthy source. Your compound growth is waiting for you to make a commitment. Every dollar you spend on self growth is proven to save you in future mental and physical health costs. You truly won’t regret investing in your mental health and wellness because of the compound growth you’ll begin to see in all areas of your life. Sign up today on fulfillmenttherapy.org. Spots are limited!
AND… Sign up for my JUST released Costa Rican Women’s Wellness Retreat! As a reminder, there are only 11 spots and you need to have been at one of my previous retreats, had coaching or consulting sessions with me, or have signed up for my Igniting Life Course because this is a Level 2 Retreat and you’ll need the foundational concepts to get the best experience possible. Get more details on how to secure your spot on fulfillmenttherapy.org.
Sign up for Costa Rica HERE
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“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” -Lao Tzu
“Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.” -Shakespeare
“You would do well to slow down a little and focus on the significant and truly see things that matter most.” -Dieter F. Uchtdorf
“We humans have lost the wisdom of genuinely resting and relaxing. We worry too much. We don’t allow our bodies to heal, and we don’t allow our minds and hearts to heal.” -Thich Nhat Hanh
“You don’t always need a plan. Sometimes you just need to breathe, trust, let go, and see what happens.” -Unknown
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Show Notes:
Have you ever wondered what it’d be like to spend some time in a completely new culture with your family, away from everything familiar and immerse yourself in the unknown? Today you’ll get a sneak peak at my experience in life in Costa Rica and my insights while there. You’ll examine how you can find fulfillment and explore how to make your dreams a reality, and as an added bonus, you’ll even hear howler monkeys, my treetop neighbors, in this raw episode in the Costa Rican jungle.
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
If you're ready for accelerated transformation, I'm launching Igniting Life on August 20th. This is a 12 week mental health and wellness reset for individuals who are ready for change in clear, step-by-step ways with necessary weekly accountability. If you’re ready to ignite your life and really start loving life again, this is the course for you. I guarantee that the investment you make will be returned tenfold with tried and true therapeutic techniques, strategies, and tools from an invested, trustworthy source. Your compound growth is waiting for you to make a commitment. Every dollar you spend on self growth is proven to save you in future mental and physical health costs. You truly won’t regret investing in your mental health and wellness because of the compound growth you’ll begin to see in all areas of your life. Sign up today on fulfillmenttherapy.org. Spots are limited!
AND… Sign up for my JUST released Costa Rican Women’s Wellness Retreat! As a reminder, there are only 11 spots and you need to have been at one of my previous retreats, had coaching or consulting sessions with me, or have signed up for my Igniting Life Course because this is a Level 2 Retreat and you’ll need the foundational concepts to get the best experience possible. Get more details on how to secure your spot on fulfillmenttherapy.org.
Sign up for Costa Rica HERE
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Monday Jul 17, 2023
Monday Jul 17, 2023
Show Notes:
Have you ever thought it’s too late to live some of your childhood or adult dreams, and talked yourself out of things that you really hoped to achieve? Have you self sabotaged and kept yourself from doing things that you knew you could have done, if you’re really honest with yourself?
Today we’re going to talk about how to make your dreams a reality and I’ll give you some homework so you can start living them now. If you act on what I share today, I promise you that you will see exponential growth and start becoming your best self. You’ll find greater fulfillment, joy, and purpose and you’ll lift others with your example. And the best part is that it is simpler than you think!
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
If you're ready for accelerated transformation, I'm launching Igniting Life on August 20th. This is a 12 week mental health and wellness reset for individuals who are ready for change in clear, step-by-step ways with necessary weekly accountability. If you’re ready to ignite your life and really start loving life again, this is the course for you. I guarantee that the investment you make will be returned tenfold with tried and true therapeutic techniques, strategies, and tools from an invested, trustworthy source. Your compound growth is waiting for you to make a commitment. Every dollar you spend on self growth is proven to save you in future mental and physical health costs. You truly won’t regret investing in your mental health and wellness because of the compound growth you’ll begin to see in all areas of your life. Sign up today on fulfillmenttherapy.org. Spots are limited!
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“Thoughts become things. If you see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand.” -Bob Proctor
“The secret of making dreams come true can be summarized in four C’s. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy; and the greatest of these is confidence.” -Walt Disney
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Thursday Jul 13, 2023
Show Notes:
Are you experiencing challenges in life that have created resentfulness and bitterness? Are you even angry at God at times and wonder what could possibly be gained by these experiences? Or maybe you’re thinking of some past trials that still make no sense and you wish you could go back and undo?
If you or your loved ones are struggling with accepting your burdens and wish you had more humility, then this episode is for you. Today, you’ll learn insights on how to surrender and submissively submit to the will of God so that you can discover greater peace than you can possibly imagine. Stay tuned to discover more.
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra
ALL LINKS → https://linktr.ee/fulfillmenttherapy
Website → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org
Contact → hello@fulfillmenttherapy.org
Instagram → @fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Community → http://bit.ly/fulfillmenttherapy
Facebook Group → Private FB Group
Schedule 1:1 Coaching → https://fulfillmenttherapy.org/1-on-1-coaching
Chat → 1-986-910-5172 *text questions & topic requests
If you're ready for accelerated transformation, I'm launching Igniting Life on August 20th. This is a 12 week mental health and wellness reset for individuals who are ready for change in clear, step-by-step ways with necessary weekly accountability. If you’re ready to ignite your life and really start loving life again, this is the course for you. I guarantee that the investment you make will be returned tenfold with tried and true therapeutic techniques, strategies, and tools from an invested, trustworthy source. Your compound growth is waiting for you to make a commitment. Every dollar you spend on self growth is proven to save you in future mental and physical health costs. You truly won’t regret investing in your mental health and wellness because of the compound growth you’ll begin to see in all areas of your life. Sign up today on fulfillmenttherapy.org. Spots are limited!
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God is the Gardener | Hugh B. Brown | BYU Speeches
“Now some of you as you go forward are going to meet with disappointment—perhaps many disappointments, some of them crucial. Sometimes you will wonder if God has forgotten you. Sometimes you may even wonder if He lives and where He has gone. But in these times when so many are saying God is dead and when so many are denying His existence, I think I could not leave with you a better message than this: God is aware of you individually. He knows who you are and what you are, and, furthermore, He knows what you are capable of becoming. Be not discouraged, then, if you do not get all the things you want just when you want them. Have the courage to go on and face your life and, if necessary, reverse it to bring it into harmony with His law.”
“Could I tell you just a quick story out of my own experience in life? Sixty-odd years ago I was on a farm in Canada. I had purchased the farm from another who had been somewhat careless in keeping it up. I went out one morning and found a currant bush that was at least six feet high. I knew that it was going all to wood. There was no sign of blossom or of fruit. I had had some experience in pruning trees before we left Salt Lake to go to Canada, as my father had a fruit farm. So I got my pruning shears and went to work on that currant bush, and I clipped it and cut it and cut it down until there was nothing left but a little clump of stumps.
And as I looked at them, I yielded to an impulse, which I often have, to talk with inanimate things and have them talk to me. It’s a ridiculous habit. It’s one I can’t overcome. As I looked at this little clump of stumps, there seemed to be a tear on each one, and I said, “What’s the matter, currant bush? What are you crying about?”
And I thought I heard that currant bush speak. It seemed to say, “How could you do this to me? I was making such wonderful growth. I was almost as large as the fruit tree and the shade tree, and now you have cut me down. And all in the garden will look upon me with contempt and pity. How could you do it? I thought you were the gardener here.”
I thought I heard that from the currant bush. I thought it so much that I answered it.
I said, “Look, little currant bush, I am the gardener here, and I know what I want you to be. If I let you go the way you want to go, you will never amount to anything. But someday, when you are laden with fruit, you are going to think back and say, ‘Thank you, Mr. Gardener, for cutting me down, for loving me enough to hurt me.’”
Ten years passed, and I found myself in Europe. I had made some progress in the First World War in the Canadian army. In fact, I was a field officer, and there was only one man between me and the rank of general, which I had cherished in my heart for years. Then he became a casualty. And the day after, I received a telegram from London from General Turner, who was in charge of all Canadian officers. The telegram said, “Be in my office tomorrow morning at ten o’clock.”
I puffed up. I called my special servant. (We called them “batmen” over there.) I said, “Polish my boots and my buttons. Make me look like a general, because I am going up tomorrow to be appointed.”
He did the best he could with what he had to work on, and I went to London. I walked into the office of the general. I saluted him smartly, and he replied to my salute as higher officers usually do to juniors—sort of a “Get out of the way, worm.” Then he said, “Sit down, Brown.”
I was deflated. I sat down. And he said, “Brown, you are entitled to this promotion, but I cannot make it. You have qualified and passed the regulations, you have had the experience, and you are entitled to it in every way, but I cannot make this appointment.”
Just then he went into the other room to answer a phone call, and I did what most every officer and man in the army would do under those circumstances: I looked over on his desk to see what my personal history sheet showed. And I saw written on the bottom of that history sheet in large capital letters: “THIS MAN IS A MORMON.”
Now at that time we were hated heartily in Britain, and I knew why he couldn’t make the appointment. Finally he came back and said, “That’s all, Brown.”
I saluted him, less heartily than before, and went out. On my way back to Shorncliffe, 120 kilometers away, I thought every turn of the wheels that clacked across the rails was saying, “You’re a failure. You must go home and be called a coward by those who do not understand.”
And bitterness rose in my heart until I arrived, finally, in my tent, and I rather vigorously threw my cap on the cot, together with my Sam Browne belt. I clenched my fist, and I shook it at heaven, and I said, “How could you do this to me, God? I’ve done everything that I knew how to do to uphold the standards of the Church. I was making such wonderful growth, and now you’ve cut me down. How could you do it?”
And then I heard a voice. It sounded like my own voice, and the voice said, “I am the gardener here. I know what I want you to be. If I let you go the way you want to go, you will never amount to anything. And someday, when you are ripened in life, you are going to shout back across the time and say, ‘Thank you, Mr. Gardener, for cutting me down, for loving me enough to hurt me.’”
Those words—which I recognize now as my words to the currant bush and that had become God’s word to me—drove me to my knees, where I prayed for forgiveness for my arrogance and my ambition.
As I was praying there, I heard some Mormon boys in an adjoining tent singing the closing number to an M.I.A. session, which I usually attended with them. And I recognized these words, which all of you have memorized:
It may not be on the mountain height
Or over the stormy sea;
It may not be at the battle’s front
My Lord will have need of me;
But if, by a still, small voice he calls
To paths that I do not know,
I’ll answer, dear Lord, with my hand in thine:
I’ll go where you want me to go.
. . .
So trusting my all to thy tender care,
And knowing thou lovest me,
I’ll do thy will with a heart sincere;
I’ll be what you want me to be.
[“It May Not Be on the Mountain Height,” Hymns,1948, no. 75]
My young friends and brothers and sisters, will you remember that little experience that changed my whole life? Had the Gardener not taken control and done for me what was best for me, or if I had gone the way I wanted to go, I would have returned to Canada as a senior commanding officer of western Canada. I would have raised my family in a barracks. My six daughters would have had little chance to marry in the Church. I myself would probably have gone down and down. I do not know what might have happened, but this I know, and this I say to you and to Him in your presence, looking back over sixty years: “Thank you, Mr. Gardener, for cutting me down.”
“Whatever undertakings may demand of you and of your attention, I tell you… you cannot make a better resolution today than this: “I am going to keep close to the Lord. I am going to understand Him better, and, understanding Him, I will understand myself and will try to put my life into harmony with His.” For I have come to know that every man and every woman has potential godhood dwelling in him, for God is in reality the Father of us all.
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Are you ever amazed at the strengths of others and wish you had what they had? But YOU find it difficult to focus your strengths because it’s hard to even identify them? You know you have strengths and have a vague sense of what they are, but you often see where you’re lacking more than anything else.
Today we’ll talk about how to identify your strengths, WHY they’re important, and how you can use them as superpowers to transform your life instead of staying stuck in your weaknesses and shortcomings. I have a feeling you’re going to love this and need this.
Shine boldly and brightly and enjoy!
-Kendra
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