Week 154

Positive post Sunday, January 26, 2020- Week 154.  This Positive Post is for my friends who lead very busy, complex and often stressful lives.  You know who you are.  You’re the ones who struggle with work-life balance, can’t seem to find enough hours in the day, feel like you are spinning a bunch of plates…

Week 153

Positive post Sunday, January 19, 2020- Week 153.  Yesterday we celebrated the life of a dear friend, amazing human being and true woman of God, Susan Ann Palmer.  Her life was cut short on January 1st by a tragic and preventable vehicle accident.  Susan and her family have been lifelong family friends and we are…

Week 152

Positive post Sunday, January 12, 2020- Week 152.   You have likely heard the saying “You are what you eat”.  I’d suggest a similar saying is also true “You are what you listen to”.  Music can be inspiring, uplifting and even life changing.  It’s been said that music heals the heart and sometimes music is…

Week 151

Positive post Sunday, January 5, 2020- Week 151.  2019 is now in the books and 2020 has already begun.  Although tempted to write about all the successes and challenges in 2019 or share my “New Year’s resolutions” for 2020, I have chosen a different path to kick off 2020. Over the holidays, I reread the…

Week 150

Positive post Sunday, December 29, 2019- Week 150.  As we wrap up the Holidays and close out 2019, I thought I would write about the best gift I gave this Christmas.  Yes, I said gave not received.  Although I am very thankful for all the gifts I received from family and friends, I believe in…

Week 149

Positive post Sunday, December 22, 2019- Week 149.  According to the Deseret News, there are 14 different religious holidays believers celebrate in December and with Hanukkah beginning today and Christmas just 3 days away, I thought it would be appropriate and valuable to focus this Positive Post Sunday on holiday safety.  There are endless safety…

Week 148

Positive post Sunday, December 15, 2019- Week 148.  The good Lord speaks to us in so many ways, all we have to do is listen. Growing up, Michele spent many summers vacationing with her family on Balboa Island, staying at the home of two of the most generous and faithful people I know, our dear…

Week 146

Positive post Sunday, December 1, 2019- Week 146.  I woke up this morning ready to proofread and share my Positive Post Sunday on the value of venturing outside your comfort zone and the good Lord guided me in a different direction.  While checking my email before posting, the first message was from the Loyola Press…

Week 145

Positive post Sunday, November 24, 2019- Week 145.  At Mass on October 13th, Fr. Erik shared a very moving homily that reminded us of the importance of having an “Attitude of gratitude”.  I’ve been wanting to write about this for a while but felt that Thanksgiving week was the right time.  After all, isn’t Thanksgiving…

Week 144

Positive post Sunday, November 17, 2019- Week 144.  Could you imagine living a life without ever making a mistake?  Or perhaps a better question would be, would you want to?  If you’re like me, you believe that the greatest learning and growth opportunities in our lives are presented when we make mistakes.  However, to embrace…